American French Toast

Ingredients

• 2 Eggs (large, room temperature)
• 0.25 cup Milk (whole or 2% milk)
• 1 tsp Granulated Sugar
• 0.25 tsp Ground Cinnamon
• 1 pinch Salt
• 2 drops Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla)
• 1 tsp Vegetable Oil
• 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter (cut into small pieces)
• 6 slices Whole Grain Bread (day‑old slices work best)
• to taste Maple Syrup (optional topping)

Instructions

1. Make the Egg Batter

   Crack the two eggs into a mixing bowl. Add 1/4 cup milk, 1 tsp granulated sugar, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and a few drops of vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is uniform and slightly frothy.

   Time: PT5M

2. Preheat the Skillet

   Place the skillet on the stove and set the burner to medium heat (about 5/10 on the knob). Let it warm for about 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

3. Add Oil and Butter

   Add 1 tsp vegetable oil and 1/2 tbsp of the butter to the hot skillet. Allow the butter to melt and start to foam, about 1 minute.

   Time: PT1M

4. Dip the Bread

   Lay a slice of whole grain bread on a plate with raised edges. Pour a generous amount of the egg mixture over the slice, letting both sides soak for a few seconds. Let excess drip off.

   Time: PT1M

5. Cook First Side

   Transfer the soaked bread slice to the skillet. Cook without moving for 1 minute 30 seconds, or until the underside is golden brown.

   Time: PT1M30S

6. Flip and Cook Second Side

   Flip the toast and cook the other side for another 1 minute 30 seconds, until golden and the center is set.

   Time: PT1M30S

7. Keep Warm & Repeat

   Remove the cooked toast onto a serving plate. Add a little more butter and oil to the skillet before starting the next slice. Repeat steps 4‑6 for the remaining bread slices.

   Time: PT10M

8. Serve

   Serve the French toast hot, drizzled with maple syrup or your favorite topping.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

35 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

4 g