Description
French toast lovers will rejoice over this classic cinnamon-vanilla French toast recipe that blends comforting flavors with simple ingredients. Breakfast tables across kitchens will welcome this delightful morning treat you can quickly prepare and savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices brioche bread
- 4 large (or extra-large) eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml/4 fl oz) whole milk
- 1 ½ tsps ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- Unsalted butter (for cooking)
- Maple syrup (optional, for serving)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for serving)
- Berries (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preparation: Whisk eggs, whole milk, pure vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt in a wide, shallow mixing bowl until the mixture transforms into a smooth, homogeneous liquid.
- Coating: Dip each bread slice into the aromatic egg mixture, ensuring thorough coverage on both sides, allowing the bread to absorb the rich, spiced liquid thoroughly.
- Griddle Setup: Preheat electric griddle to 350°F (175°C), melting unsalted butter until it becomes foamy and creates a golden, slightly bubbling surface.
- Cooking: Carefully place coated bread slices onto the buttered griddle, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until achieving a deep, caramelized golden-brown exterior with crisp edges.
- Serving: Transfer french toast to plates, adorning with a delicate snowfall of powdered sugar, a luxurious cascade of pure maple syrup, and a vibrant scattering of fresh seasonal berries for a visually stunning and delectable presentation.
Notes
- Select Perfect Bread: Use day-old, thick-cut brioche or challah bread for the most luxurious texture and ability to absorb the egg mixture without falling apart.
- Master Egg Mixture Technique: Whisk ingredients thoroughly to create a uniform blend, ensuring each bread slice gets an equal coating of rich, flavorful custard.
- Control Griddle Temperature: Maintain consistent 350°F heat to achieve golden-brown exterior without burning, allowing inside to remain soft and custardy.
- Avoid Soggy Toast: Briefly dip bread in egg mixture, don’t soak too long; excess liquid makes french toast mushy instead of perfectly crisp on the outside and tender inside.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg