πŸ₯ž Breakfast & Brunch

The Best French Toast

Custardy inside, golden and crisp outside: classic French toast with cinnamon and vanilla.

⏱ 20 min🍽 Serves 4πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ Easy
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French toast topped with blueberries and strawberries

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.

The recipe

The Best French Toast

Prep5 min
Cook15 min
Total20 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Calories~390

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in a shallow dish.
  2. Soak each slice 10–15 seconds per side.
  3. Cook in a buttered pan over medium heat 2–3 minutes per side until deep golden.
  4. Serve with berries, powdered sugar and syrup.

πŸ’‘ Tips for success

  • Slightly stale bread soaks up custard without falling apart.

Calories are an estimate per serving. Cuisine: American Β· Course: Breakfast & Brunch

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