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"Crispy French toast recipe sticks served with fresh berries, powdered sugar, and maple syrup."

French Toast Recipe

This French Toast recipe took two years to perfect. With thick, day-old bread and slow cooking, it delivers crispy edges and a custardy center every time. No sogginess, no raw egg, just the perfect bite. Family-tested, kid-approved.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Bread Dry Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 24 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices Bread - Thick-sliced day-old preferred
  • 3 Large eggs
  • ¾ cup Whole milk - Or substitute see Smart Swaps
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - Optional adds flavor
  • ½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg - Optional but recommended
  • 1 pinch Salt - Enhances flavor
  • 2 tablespoon Butter - For cooking
  • Maple syrup - For serving
  • Powdered sugar - Optional garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet/griddle (Nonstick or cast iron works)
  • 1 Shallow dish (Wide enough for bread slices)
  • 1 Whisk (For egg mixture)
  • 1 Spatula (For flipping toast)
  • 1 Cooling rack (optional) (Helps toast stay crisp)

Method
 

  1. Leave thick slices of bread out to dry for a few hours or overnight
    "Golden brown slice of French toast cooking in a non-stick pan."
  2. Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until fully combined
    "Bowl of eggs, milk, and cinnamon being whisked for French toast batter."
  3. Dip each slice in the custard mixture for 20 seconds per side
    "Slice of bread being coated with egg mixture for French toast."
  4. Cook soaked bread on buttered skillet until golden and cooked through
    "Slices of French toast frying in a skillet with melting butter on top."
  5. Serve hot with syrup, butter, and optional powdered sugar
    "Stack of golden brown French toast topped with butter, powdered sugar, and maple syrup."

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 195mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 520IUCalcium: 140mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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