French Toast Recipe

 

Nothing compares to a plate of French toast for brunch satisfaction. However, that doesn't mean you should grab some stale bread and a few eggs that are sitting in the back of your refrigerator.

You'll need to go beyond the basics to make the best French toast. A good French toast recipe calls for thick slices of bread, warm spices, and rich cream. Everything comes together to create a rich breakfast that will be enjoyed by all.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 5 minutes

Total time: 15 minutes

French Toast Ingredients

• 1 ½ Half-and-half cream
• 3 egg yolks
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ nutmeg ground
• Brioche bread that is a day old (8 slices, 1 inch thick)
• Butter, maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream, and powdered sugar are optional garnishes.

Yield: 4 servings

Baking Instructions

You can quickly make French toast with these detailed instructions.

1. Build a French toast assembly line first. Remove and set aside your bread. Next, get a shallow bowl big enough to hold one or two slices. Whisk together the half-and-half, egg yolks, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to create a rich custard. Heat a griddle that has been oiled to a medium temperature. Make sure there is no separation visible and that the eggs are completely whisked.
2. Using one hand, submerge the day-old brioche bread in the custard. Give each side a five-second soak. This will make the middle of your toast creamy without making it too wet. Allow any extra to fall off.
3.  Now is the time to start cooking! After soaking, place the bread on the buttered griddle and cook until golden brown on the bottom. (You can peek by lifting a corner.) Repeat after flipping the toast. Your pièce de résistance is prepared for serving when both sides are cooked to your preference. Add your preferred toppings to finish.

You can add powdered sugar, fresh berries, maple syrup, and a dash of cinnamon. Alternatively, experiment by adding a dollop of homemade hazelnut whipped cream.

Nutrition

2 pieces contains	546 calories
Fat	24 g
Unsaturated fat	15 g
Cholesterol	263 mg
Sodium	786 mg
Carbohydrate	64 g
Sugars	25 g
Fibers	2 g
Protein	13 g

 

French Toast Recipe Variations

Swap milks: Half-and-half adds a great deal of richness, but you can use any kind of milk you have on hand. Steer clear of dairy? Cashew, coconut, soy, and almond milk are all suitable alternatives.

Blend the flavors: Use honey or maple syrup in place of the brown sugar to change up the flavor.

Make use of an extract: Try a variety of extracts, such as orange, coconut, or almond.

Go savory: Do you dislike breakfast sweets? Instead, make savory French toast. Serve it with some sausage patties and scrambled eggs, omitting the sugar and extract.

Use some spice: Ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves are traditional, but you can experiment with cardamom, lemon zest, anise, and anything else you have in your spice cabinet.

Put some crunch in there: Top your toast with crunchy toppings to add more texture. The chopped walnuts in this nut-filled French toast recipe are a great addition, but you could use almost any other nut.

Choose a different kind of bread: You can use sourdough, whole wheat, or a crispy artisan loaf. This inventive recipe goes above and beyond by using premade blueberry muffins to make French toast.

Assemble the toppings: Your most inventive creations can be built upon French toast. The options are endless: cover it with marshmallow fluff, fresh fruit and powdered sugar, or peanut butter and jelly.