Fluffy French Toast
Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional, or adjust to taste)
- Pinch of salt
- 8 slices of bread (thick slices like brioche or challah work best)
- 2 tbsp butter (for cooking)
- Powdered sugar and maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
Make the Egg Mixture:
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, sugar (if using), and salt until well combined.
Heat the Pan:
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add butter to the pan and allow it to melt, swirling the pan to coat evenly.
Dip the Bread:
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, making sure to coat both sides, but don't let it soak for too long to avoid sogginess.
Cook the French Toast:
- Place the coated bread slices onto the skillet or griddle. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside, with a soft, fluffy interior.
Serve:
- Serve immediately with powdered sugar, maple syrup, fresh berries, or whipped cream.
Nutritional Values (per serving, based on 2 slices of French toast)
- Calories: ~280 kcal
- Protein: ~9 g
- Carbohydrates: ~30 g
- Sugars: ~7 g
- Fiber: ~1 g
- Fats: ~14 g
- Saturated Fat: ~7 g
- Cholesterol: ~190 mg
- Sodium: ~200 mg
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I love this recipe, and I had been searching for a good French toast recipe for a while. This one is the winner of all those I've tried. We used Texas Toast type bread and it came out delicious. A few notes: You must mix/whisk the egg mixture before dipping new bread in the mixture, because the cinnamon rises to the top and will disappear with your first few slices made if you don't kep mixing as you go. Also, I find that Butter Flavor Crisco works well for frying these; it produces an even golden appearance and when new butter is added to the hot pan as you make successive pieces, it does not burn/get dark like butter or margarine can. (I also use Butter Crisco to make grilled cheese. Sounds weird, maybe, but tastes and looks great.) I also added a little nutmeg to the mixture the second time I made this. The leftover French toast can be stored in the fridge or freezer and reheats well (nice and crispy on the outside) in the toaster.
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