Toast
Classic French toast made with thick bread slices soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture and pan-fried to golden perfection. Served with maple syrup and fresh berries.
Ingredients
- 6 slices thick-cut bread, preferably day-old brioche, challah, or French bread
- 3 large eggs
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 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
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1
In a shallow bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 2/3 cup milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt until well combined.
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2
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and let it melt.
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3
Dip each slice of 6 slices preferably day-old brioche, challah, or French bread thick-cut bread into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for about 20-30 seconds on each side.
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4
Place the soaked bread slices onto the hot skillet and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
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5
Add more unsalted butter to the skillet as needed between batches.
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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.