French Toast

Name: French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 630 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 slices Thick Slices of Bread; 2 tbsp Butter, Melted; 1 serving Maple Syrup; 1 piece Butter; 1½ cups Whole Milk; 2 larges Large Eggs; 3½ tbsp Granulated White Sugar; 1½ tsp Real Vanilla Extract; ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon; ½ tsp Nutmeg

AMERICANSource

A classic breakfast dish made with thick slices of bread soaked in a rich custard and pan-fried until golden brown.

10h 30m·DESSERT4Servings

Nutrition

369kcal

9gProtein

29gCarbs

24gFat

Ingredients

CLASSIC FRENCH TOAST INGREDIENTS

Thick Slices of Bread

4 slices

Butter, Melted

2 tbsp

Maple Syrup

for serving

1 serving

Butter

for serving

1 piece

CLASSIC FRENCH TOAST CUSTARD INGREDIENTS

Whole Milk

1½ cups

Large Eggs

2 larges

Granulated White Sugar

3½ tbsp

Real Vanilla Extract

1½ tsp

Ground Cinnamon

½ tsp

Nutmeg

½ tsp

Instructions

1Prepare the Bread

20m

Slice Bread

Cut your bread of choice into thick slices.

Dry Bread

Place slices onto a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet. Leave out overnight uncovered, or preheat the oven to its lowest temperature and place the bread in for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until nice and dry.

2Make the Custard

Combine Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine whole milk, large eggs, granulated white sugar, real vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk together until combined and no streaks of egg remain.

3Soak and Fry

15m

Soak Bread

Pour the custard into a cake pan or pie plate. Dip a slice of thickly cut bread into the custard, letting it sit for 20-30 seconds on each side.

Heat Skillet

Heat 2 tablespoons of melted butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Fry Toast

Add the soaked bread to the skillet and let it fry for 3-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.

4Keep Warm and Serve

10m

Keep Warm

Place the cooked french toast onto a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet in a 350°F (175°C) oven while you cook the remaining pieces.

Serve

Once every piece of toast is complete, stack on a plate, topped with butter and maple syrup.

Tips

Using slightly stale bread is key to achieving the perfect French toast texture, as it absorbs the custard without becoming too soggy.

Don't overcrowd the skillet when frying; cook in batches if necessary to ensure even browning and crispiness.

For an extra decadent treat, consider making the 'Fancy French Toast Custard' which uses cream and egg yolks for a richer flavor.

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