Description
This Best French Toast Recipe features thick slices of challah or brioche bread soaked in a rich custard, then cooked to crispy perfection. It’s a perfect breakfast or brunch treat.
Ingredients
1 loaf Challah or Brioche Bread (cut into thick slices)
2 cups Half-n-Half or Heavy Cream
4 large Eggs
1/4 cup Sugar
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
Salted Butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- Start by slicing your challah or brioche bread into thick slices. If possible, use stale, day-old bread as it’s sturdier and can absorb more of the custard mixture.
- Prepare the custard by whisking together the half-and-half (or heavy cream), eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. For an extra smooth texture, use an immersion blender or a regular blender to ensure the cinnamon fully blends into the mixture.
- Dip each slice of bread into the custard mixture, ensuring both sides are fully soaked for about 20 seconds. Allow excess custard to drain off the bread.
- Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and add a generous amount of butter. The butter is key to achieving a golden brown, crispy exterior.
- Cook each slice of French toast for about 3-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. If the exterior is browning too quickly, reduce the heat to low.
- Serve immediately with powdered sugar, a pat of salted butter, and real maple syrup for a perfect finish.
Notes
- If using fresh bread, soak it a little longer to absorb the custard mixture.
- For extra crispy French toast, ensure the pan is well-heated and use enough butter.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute with gluten-free bread.
- Feel free to add spices like nutmeg or cardamom for added flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2-3 days or freeze cooked slices for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
