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Golden French toast recipe topped with butter, syrup and berries

French Toast Recipe

French toast is one of those recipes that feels fancy but is secretly easy. You whisk, dip, fry—done. The real magic is the egg-milk custard soaking into the bread. Then the pan turns it golden and slightly crisp.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 2 Peoples
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl (medium size)
  • 2 Whisk (or fork—no judgement)
  • 3 Flat pan / non-stick skillet / griddle
  • 4 Spatula
  • 5 Measuring cups + spoons
  • 6 Plate (for dipping and resting bread)
  • 7 Tongs (optional, but helpful)
  • 8 Paper towel (for extra butter/oil if needed)

Ingredients
  

For the French Toast Batter:

  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup milk whole milk is best… but any works
  • 1 tbsp sugar optional but recommended
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp flour optional—but trust me, it helps texture

For Cooking:

  • 1½ tbsp butter plus extra as needed
  • 1 tsp oil optional, helps butter not burn

Bread:

  • 6 slices thick bread brioche, challah, milk bread, or thick white bread
  • Slightly stale bread works best.

Toppings (Pick Your Favorites):

  • Maple syrup / honey
  • Powdered sugar
  • Fresh berries
  • Banana slices
  • Peanut butter / Nutella
  • Whipped cream
  • Cinnamon sugar sprinkle

Best Bread for French Toast (Tiny but Important)

  • Look—bread matters. If you use thin soft bread it can become… soggy sadness.
  • Best choices:
  • Brioche rich, sweet, perfect
  • Challah soft but holds shape
  • Texas toast
  • Thick white bread
  • French bread slices if slightly stale

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Make the custard batter

    In a bowl, add eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and flour.
    Whisk it well. Like really whisk. You want it smooth—not eggy clumps floating around. (We’re not making omelet toast.)
    Mini tip: Flour is optional, but it makes the coating slightly thicker and gives a nicer golden finish. Sounds weird but… it works.

    Step 2: Heat your pan

    Put your skillet on medium heat. Add butter and a tiny bit of oil.
    That oil thing? It helps stop butter from burning too fast. Learned that the hard way.

    Step 3: Dip the bread (don’t drown it)

    Take one bread slice and dip it in the batter.
    10 seconds per side for soft breads
    15–20 seconds per side for thick/stale breads
    Let excess drip off.
    You want soaked bread, not a sponge that collapses in your hand.

    Step 4: Cook until golden

    Place bread on the pan.
    Cook:
    2–3 minutes per side until golden brown
    Flip once only (don’t keep flipping like nervous pancakes)
    The edges should look crisp, and the middle should feel slightly firm.
    Add more butter between batches so it doesn’t dry out.

    Step 5: Serve immediately

    French toast is best hot. Like right now hot.
    Top with syrup, fruits, powdered sugar, or just plain butter. Sometimes I eat one slice standing in the kitchen like a gremlin. No shame.

Notes

  • Use thick or slightly stale bread for the best texture (no soggy toast).
  • Keep the pan on medium heat so the outside doesn’t burn while the inside stays uncooked.
  • Dip bread for 10–15 seconds per side only—don’t over-soak.
  • Add a little oil with butter to prevent butter from burning.
  • Serve immediately for the best taste, or keep warm in the oven at 90°C (200°F).
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or a little more vanilla.
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