How to Make French Toast
This is how to make French toast crispy, custardy, and utterly delicious. Grab the syrup and make some classic breakfast magic.
Servings 4
Calories 517kcal
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread or challah
- 3 eggs
- 1 ½ cups half-and-half or whole milk
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon butter , plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon canola oil or vegetable oil
- maple syrup , for serving
Instructions
- Slice the French bread or challah in 1-inch thick slices. Save the rest of the loaf for another use.
- Whisk the eggs with the half-and-half or whole milk in a large bowl or baking dish. Whisk in the powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and kosher salt until smooth. Set aside.
- Melt the butter and oil in a large non-stick skillet between medium and medium-high heat or set an electric frying pan to 350°F. Dip 4 bread slices in the egg mixture, coating both sides well. Soak the bread for 3-5 minutes up to 15 minutes. Let the excess egg drip from the bread before adding to the skillet in an even layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden, then flip and cook for 3-4 more minutes. Transfer to a serving platter. Add more oil or butter to the skillet if needed and repeat with the rest of the bread slices.
- Serve the French toast slices hot topped with butter and drizzled with maple syrup.
Nutrition
Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 872mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 588IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 5mg