Sunday Morning French Toast
This is the kind of French toast that makes everybody come running to the kitchen when they smell it cooking. Golden and crispy on the outside, soft and custardy on the inside, with just the right amount of sweetness and cinnamon. It's perfect for using up that bread that's getting a little stale, and it turns a regular morning into something special.
Cooking tutorial
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- 8 to 10 slices thick-cut bread (day-old is best - Texas toast, brioche, or challah work real nice)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp butter (for cooking)
- Powdered sugar, maple syrup, and fresh berries for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a wide, shallow bowl or baking dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until everything's well mixed and smooth.
- 2
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt about 1 tablespoon of butter, letting it coat the bottom of the pan.
- 3
Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture, letting it soak for about 10 to 15 seconds on each side - you want it good and soaked but not falling apart.
- 4
Place the soaked bread in the hot skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until it's golden brown and has a nice crust on it.
- 5
Keep the cooked French toast warm in a 200°F oven on a baking sheet while you cook the rest, adding more butter to the pan as needed.
- 6
Serve hot with a dusting of powdered sugar, a good pour of maple syrup, and some fresh berries if you've got them.
Pro Tips
- ★Day-old bread works best because it soaks up that egg mixture without getting too soggy - if your bread is fresh, let the slices sit out for an hour or toast them lightly first.
- ★Don't have the heat too high or the outside will burn before the inside cooks through - medium heat gives you time to get that perfect golden crust with a fully cooked center.