🍞 Homemade French Toast
French toast is a quick, comforting breakfast made by soaking bread in a rich egg mixture, then frying it until golden. It’s crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and perfect with syrup, fruit, or powdered sugar.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
- 4 slices of bread (day-old or slightly stale works best)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk or cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Butter or oil for cooking
- Toppings: maple syrup, fresh fruit, powdered sugar, or whipped cream
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the custard – In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Soak the bread – Dip each slice into the egg mixture, coating both sides. Let it sit for 10–20 seconds per side to absorb.
- Cook – Heat a skillet over medium heat. Melt a small amount of butter or oil. Cook slices 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve immediately – Top with syrup, fruit, or your favorite toppings.
💡 Tips
- Bread choice: Brioche, challah, or French bread gives the best texture.
- Extra flavor: Add a splash of orange juice, nutmeg, or a teaspoon of sugar to the custard.
- Crispy edges: Cook in butter over medium-high heat and don’t overcrowd the pan.
If you like, I can also give a baked French toast casserole version that serves a crowd and is just as fluffy.
