We only ever make French Toast with egg and using flour in there too really helps give the French Toast a delicious crispy outside crust, which helps keep it from getting too soggy when covered in yummy syrup.
Sandwich bread is fine, but I prefer the sturdiness of Brioche bread for this recipe, nice and thick and soaks up the egg mixture well.
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- What makes this recipe so yummy
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- How to Serve French Toast
- Recipe variations and substitute ideas
- Necessary gear: Equipment
- How to store leftovers
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With a name like French Toast you'd think the dish comes from France right? Amazingly enough there is an entry in the Apicius (a Recipe Collection dating back to the Roman Empire) of a dish which consists of bread dipped in eggs and milk, fried and covered in honey.
My recipe (actually, my grandma's recipe) has a few extra ingredients for added richness- but the basics are the same!
What makes this recipe so yummy
- This French Toast is so deliciously crispy on the outside, due to the flour but then inside it's still quite soft so once you drizzle that syrup over the top it has a perfect texture!
Groceries you'll need: Ingredients
Everyone seems to have their own version of this favorite breakfast dish and not that I'm biased or anything, but I truly believe you'll never taste a better version than my grandma's. It is the best French Toast. Here's what you'll need:
See recipe card at the bottom of the post for quantities.
Recipe walkthrough: Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe steps. For more detailed instructions visit the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Step 1: Mix all your wet ingredients first, beat the eggs etc.
- Step 2: Mix all the dry ingredients together then combine the wet with the dry to create a batter-like consistency. Place your bread into this batter to soak.
- Step 3: Once this has been done you can turn on your skillet and set on a medium high heat.
- Step 4: After about 20 seconds turn the bread over and allow to soak some more.
- Step 5: Once your skillet is nice and hot you can add a slice of bread (the soaked ones) and cook for about 2 minutes each side, until a nice golden brown is achieved.
Hint: Using nice thick slices of bread, like the Brioche is great (Texas Toast works great too). The staler the better!
How to Serve French Toast
Once you have it all cooked you can start dishing up immediately. Place the French Toast with egg on a baking sheet in a warm oven to keep warm while you cook the rest.
A favorite in our house is to add syrup and powdered sugar, along with summer berries. It's really your own choice. It's very versatile.
Recipe variations and substitute ideas
- Sandwich Bread - If you don't have Brioche bread, you can use regular sandwich bread. It won't be as good, but it will make do.
- Light Brown Sugar - instead of the granulated sugar you could use brown sugar, it may affect the crispiness though.
- Wheat Bread - not as good as white bread (for this particular recipe it really is the best bread)
- Almond Milk - Try using almond milk instead for a different flavor.
- Heavy Cream - try adding some richness by using heavy cream instead of milk.
Necessary gear: Equipment
This recipe is super simple, truly. When making French toast with egg, all you need is a mixing bowl (flat, to lay bread slices in) and a skillet.
How to store leftovers
After the French Toast has cooled completely it should be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container, for up to 3 days. See below for guide on how best to reheat.
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Mel's kitchen notes
I recommend using a toaster to reheat French Toast as it will maintain it's crispy exterior. You could even use the oven, though it will take a little longer.
A microwave would work but the bread will be a little softer.
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Ingredients
- 6 Slices Brioche Bread
- 2 Each Large Eggs
- 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- ¾ Cup Whole Milk
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- ½ Cup All Purpose Flour
- 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Take 2 Tablespoons of the butter and melt to liquid in the microwave.3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- In a mixing bowl beat the eggs, then add the vanilla and milk.2 Each Large Eggs, ¾ Cup Whole Milk, 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- Add the melted butter and mix again.
- In another bowl take the flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and mix throroughly.½ Cup All Purpose Flour, 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar, 1 teaspoon Cinnamon, ½ teaspoon Nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon Salt
- Pour into the dry ingredients and mix again until a consistent batter has formed with no lumps.
- Take a skillet and melt the remaining butter, steady on a medium heat.
- Take each piece of bread and soak both sides (turning half way) for about 30 seconds.6 Slices Brioche Bread
- Cook on the skillet until golden brown, remove promptly onto a baking sheet.
- Serve immediately with your choice of toppings.
Notes
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