Basic Guide to French Toast

Ingredients

• 8 slices Brio Bread (or other thick sliced bread) (about 1‑inch thick each)
• 4 pieces Large Eggs (free‑range preferred)
• 1 cup Whole Milk (240 ml, room temperature)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt (pinch)
• 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (plus extra for fruit sauce)
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla preferred)
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (divided, melted for pan and for fruit sauce)
• 1 tablespoon Dark Rum (optional) (adds adult flavor to fruit sauce)
• 1 cup Mixed Berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries) (washed, strawberries sliced)
• 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup (pure, for drizzling)
• 1 tablespoon Powdered Sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Batter

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, pinch of salt, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla until fully combined and slightly frothy.

   Time: PT5M

2. Toast the Bread Lightly

   Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the bread slices and toast each side for about 30 seconds until the crust is lightly golden but the interior stays soft.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium heat

3. Soak the Bread

   Place the toasted bread slices in a shallow dish and pour the batter over them, allowing each slice to soak for 30 seconds per side. The bread should absorb the batter but not fall apart.

   Time: PT3M

4. Cook the French Toast

   Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the large skillet and melt over medium heat. Carefully lay the soaked bread slices in the pan, cooking 3‑4 minutes per side until golden brown and the interior is set.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: medium heat

5. Prepare the Berry Compote (Adult Version)

   In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter, add the mixed berries, 1 tablespoon sugar, and the optional rum. Cook over low heat for 2‑3 minutes, stirring gently until the berries release some juice but still retain shape.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: low heat

6. Plate and Finish

   Transfer the cooked French toast to a serving plate. Top with the warm berry compote, drizzle maple syrup, and dust lightly with powdered sugar. Add any extra fresh berries for garnish.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

3 g