Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Best French Toast Recipe, a delightful dish perfect for elevating your breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf Challah or Brioche Bread (thickly sliced)
- 2 cups Half-n-Half or Heavy Cream
- 4 large Eggs
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- Salted Butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- Slice the bread into thick pieces, preferably using day-old bread for better absorption.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together half-n-half (or heavy cream), eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Dip each slice of bread into the custard mixture for about 20 seconds on each side, allowing excess to drain off.
- Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and add butter until melted.
- Cook each slice for 3–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve immediately with your choice of toppings such as powdered sugar, maple syrup, or fresh fruit.
Notes
- This recipe is versatile; customize toppings to your taste.
- Day-old bread absorbs the custard mixture better.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: French Toast, Breakfast, Brunch, Comfort Food