Thick bread, a rich cinnamon-vanilla custard and medium heat are the three secrets to French toast that’s creamy in the middle and caramelized outside.
Recipe: The Best French Toast
Prep5 min
Cook15 min
Total20 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Calories~390
Ingredients
- 8 thick slices brioche or day-old bread
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Butter for the pan
- Berries, powdered sugar and maple syrup
Instructions
- Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in a shallow dish.
- Soak each slice 10–15 seconds per side.
- Cook in a buttered pan over medium heat 2–3 minutes per side until deep golden.
- Serve with berries, powdered sugar and syrup.
💡 Tips for success
- Slightly stale bread soaks up custard without falling apart.
