Classic French Toast

Name: Classic French Toast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 8 slices thick-cut bread, preferably day-old brioche or challah; 4 large eggs; 1 cup milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/4 tsp salt; 3 tbsp unsalted butter, for cooking; 1/2 cup maple syrup, for serving; 1 cup fresh berries, for serving; 2 tbsp powdered sugar, for dusting

Thick slices of bread soaked in a rich custard mixture, then pan-fried until golden and served with maple syrup and fresh berries.

25 minEasyServes 4320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 slices thick-cut bread, preferably day-old brioche or challah
4 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
3 tbsp unsalted butter, for cooking
1/2 cup maple syrup, for serving
1 cup fresh berries, for serving
2 tbsp powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1

In a shallow bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp salt until well combined.
2

Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and let it melt.
3

Dip each slice of 8 slices preferably day-old brioche or challah thick-cut bread into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for about 30 seconds on each side.
4

Place the soaked bread slices onto the hot skillet and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
5

Add more unsalted butter to the skillet as needed between batches.
6

Serve hot with 1/2 cup for serving maple syrup, 1 cup for serving fresh berries, and a dusting of 2 tbsp for dusting powdered sugar if desired.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for maple syrup in Classic French Toast?

The entry for Classic French Toast calls for 1/2 cup maple syrup, for serving. In its place: Honey, measure for measure, or brown sugar dissolved in a little warm water.

Can I make Classic French Toast dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Classic French Toast is 1 cup milk, 3 tbsp unsalted butter, for cooking. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Classic French Toast gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Classic French Toast is 8 slices thick-cut bread, preferably day-old brioche or challah. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Classic French Toast contain eggs?

Yes: 4 large eggs. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How do I store and reheat Classic French Toast?

Refrigerate what is left of Classic French Toast within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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