Best French Toast Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 loaf of Challah or Brioche Bread sliced thick
- 2 cups Half-and-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 cutting the Challah or Brioche Bread into thick slices. If possible, use stale or day-old bread for a sturdier texture that can soak up the custard mixture.
- Make the custard mixture by whisking together half-and-half or cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined. You can use an immersion blender or a regular blender to ensure the cinnamon is fully mixed into the custard.
- Dip each slice of bread into the custard mixture, allowing both sides to soak for about 20 seconds. Carefully remove the bread, letting the excess custard drain off.
- Cook low and slow on medium-low heat to ensure the center cooks through without the exterior browning too quickly. Add a generous amount of butter to create a perfect golden-brown crust.
- Cook each side for 3-5 minutes, adjusting the heat if needed to prevent excessive browning.
- Serve immediately with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, salted butter, and real maple syrup.
Notes
Enhance your French toast experience with delightful toppings:
- Maple Syrup + Butter: Sweet cream butter, real maple syrup, and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
- Strawberries + Cream: Fresh strawberries and homemade sweet whipped cream.
- Chocolate + Cream: Dark chocolate shavings and whipped cream.
- Ricotta + Pistachio + Orange: Sweetened ricotta cream, fresh orange zest, and pistachios (you can also add chocolate shavings).
- Mascarpone + Berries: Sweetened mascarpone with fresh berries or berry syrup.