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A cozy breakfast scene featuring French Toast topped with fresh strawberries and served alongside a cup of coffee.

French Toast

This easy French Toast recipe uses basic ingredients like eggs, milk, and bread for a fluffy, golden breakfast that comes together in just 15 minutes.
Prep:5 minutes
Cook:10 minutes
Total:15 minutes
Servings:4

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Griddle
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • Bread 8 slices
  • Eggs 4 pcs
  • Milk 1 cup
  • Heavy Cream ¼ cup
  • Sugar 2 tbsp
  • Vanilla Extract 1 tsp
  • Cinnamon ½ tsp
  • Allspice ½ tsp
  • Nutmeg tsp
  • Salt ¼ tsp
  • Unsalted Butter (for frying) 30 g
  • Neutral Oil (for frying) 1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. Add the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, spices, and salt to a shallow bowl, then whisk until everything comes together in a smooth, even mixture.
  2. Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp of butter and a few drops of oil to coat the surface evenly.
  3. Dip each slice of bread into the custard for 30-40 seconds per side, let the excess drip off, and place it on the hot skillet.
  4. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  5. Serve warm with your favorite toppings, like maple syrup, fresh berries, powdered sugar, or anything else you love from the ideas above.

Notes

  • Whisk the custard until completely smooth. Under-mixed eggs won’t soak into the bread and will form little cooked strands on top, and floating spices will cling to the first slice instead of seasoning everything evenly.
  • Don’t soak the bread for too long or it will absorb too much and start falling apart.
  • Making a bigger batch? A flat-bottomed dish makes it easier to dip multiple slices at the same time.
  • Make sure the skillet is fully preheated so the slices start cooking right away – otherwise the custard can seep out before it sets.
  • To keep the butter from burning, add a little neutral oil (like canola, avocado, or peanut) to the skillet. It raises the smoke point so the butter stays golden and prevents a burnt flavor.
  • If you’re cooking multiple servings, a griddle works best so all the slices are ready at the same time and stays warm until serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: approx.
 
120 g
PER SERVING
AVG. QTY*
%DV**
Calories
 
395
kcal
20
%
Protein
 
12
g
24
%
Fat
 
21
g
32
%
- Saturated
 
10.5
g
53
%
- Unsaturated
 
10.5
g
26
%
Carbohydrate
 
38
g
13
%
- Dietary Fiber
 
1.8
g
7
%
- Sugars
 
13
g
14
%
Sodium
 
300
mg
13
%
Cholesterol
 
210
mg
70
%
* Nutritional values are approximate and provided for general guidance only. Actual values may vary depending on ingredients and exact quantities used.
** Percent Daily Values are calculated based on a standard 2,000-calorie daily diet. Individual nutritional needs may differ depending on personal calorie requirements.