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French Toast Recipe

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  • Author: Maxine Dubois
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This French toast Recipe is a restaurant style French toast made with eggs, milk, bourbon, and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. I will always order French toast for the center of the table at any brunch I go to. If you are feeling like you want to make a nice brunch spread for your family or friends, you will never go wrong with this French toast.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 5 slices of brioche or challah bread, cut into 1.5 inch slices
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cups whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Butter
  • Berries, for garnish
  • Maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Add the eggs, milk, bourbon, vanilla and nutmeg in a 9x13 baking pan and whisk together. Add the bread slices in a single row in the baking pan for 15 minutes. Turn to coat and slip to the other side for another 15 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, add the sugar and cinnamon and combine.
  3. Heat up a large pan over medium heat. Add about 1 tablespoon butter and wait for it to melt. Cook the toast until light golden, about 2 minutes, then flip to the other side for about 4-5 minutes. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar on top of each piece of toast. Flip and sprinkle some more sugar on the other side, until the sugar caramelizes.
  4. Serve the French toast with berries and top with maple syrup. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Brioche and challah are the best bread to use for french toast. 
  • Use Stale Bread: Fresh bread tends to be soft and can become too soggy when soaked in the egg mixture. Opt for slightly stale bread or bread that has been left out overnight. This helps the bread hold its shape and prevents it from becoming overly mushy.
  • Thick Bread Slices: Choose thick slices of bread for French toast. Thick slices retain their structure and absorb the egg mixture well, resulting in a moist interior and a crispy exterior.
  • Soak Time: Allow the bread slices to soak in the egg mixture for an adequate amount of time. This ensures that the bread absorbs the flavors and becomes evenly moistened.
  • Mix Your Egg Mixture Well: Ensure that the egg mixture is thoroughly whisked to incorporate the eggs, milk, and any additional flavorings. This ensures an even distribution of ingredients and consistent flavor throughout the French toast.
  • Use Flavored Egg Mixture: Enhance the flavor of your French toast by adding a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or vanilla extract to the egg mixture. These spices impart a delightful aroma and taste to the finished toast.
  • Preheat the Pan: Before adding the soaked bread slices, preheat the frying pan or skillet over medium heat. This allows for even cooking and helps prevent the bread from sticking to the pan.
  • Butter or Oil: Add a small amount of butter or cooking oil to the preheated pan to prevent the French toast from sticking and to promote a crispy outer crust. Alternatively, you can use a non-stick cooking spray.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Pan: Avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking French toast. Cook the slices in batches, leaving enough space between them to ensure proper heat circulation and prevent them from becoming soggy.
  • Cook on Medium Heat: Maintain a medium heat level throughout the cooking process. Too high of heat can result in burnt toast, while too low of heat may cause the slices to become excessively greasy.
  • Flip Carefully: Use a spatula to carefully flip the French toast slices once the bottoms have turned golden brown. Be gentle to avoid breaking or tearing the bread. Cook the other side until it reaches the desired level of golden brown as well.
  • Keep Warm in the Oven: If you're cooking multiple batches, preheat the oven to its lowest setting and place the cooked French toast on a baking sheet inside to keep them warm and maintain their texture until ready to serve.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 248.6
  • Sugar: 7.8 g
  • Sodium: 464.4 mg
  • Fat: 5.2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35.6 g
  • Fiber: 1.4 g
  • Protein: 9.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 71.5 mg

Find it online: https://www.cilantroparsley.com/french-toast/