Easy French Toast

Ingredients

• 4 large Eggs (room temperature, can be cold)
• 0.75 cup Whole Milk (can substitute half‑and‑half or cream for richer custard)
• 2 tablespoon Granulated Sugar (regular white sugar)
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (freshly ground for best flavor)
• 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla extract)
• 1 pinch Salt (fine sea salt)
• 6 slices Brioche Bread (about 1‑inch thick, preferably day‑old; can use milk bread, sourdough, or other rich breads)
• 2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter (melted in pan; can mix with a little vegetable oil to prevent burning)

Instructions

1. Make the custard

   In a large mixing bowl, crack 4 eggs, add 3/4 cup whole milk, 2 tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tbsp vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and slightly frothy.

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2. Preheat the oven

   Set the oven to 200°C (392°F) and let it preheat while you finish the pan.

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   Temperature: 200°C

3. Heat the pan and melt butter

   Place a non‑stick skillet over medium heat. Add 1‑2 tbsp unsalted butter (or butter‑oil mix) and let it melt until foamy but not browned.

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4. Dip the bread

   One slice at a time, quickly dip each side of the bread into the custard—about 2‑3 seconds per side for a light soak, or up to 5 seconds per side for a richer interior.

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5. Cook the first side

   Lay the soaked slice in the hot buttered skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes, until the underside is golden brown.

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6. Flip and cook the second side

   Turn the toast and cook the other side for another 2 minutes, until golden and the custard is set.

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7. Keep warm in the oven

   Transfer the cooked slice onto a wire rack set over a baking sheet and place it in the preheated oven. Keep the oven door slightly ajar to avoid drying out the toast.

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   Temperature: 200°C

8. Repeat for remaining slices

   Continue dipping, cooking, and transferring the rest of the bread slices, adding more butter to the pan as needed.

   Time: PT12M

9. Serve

   Remove the toast from the oven, drizzle with maple syrup, and garnish with fresh berries or whipped cream if desired.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

8 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

10 g

Fiber

1 g