How to Make Quality French Toast at Home

Have some stale bread sitting around the house? This recipe will give you that crispy exterior and custardy inside for the best restaurant-quality French toast every time!

French Toast Recipe

Bread:
1 Loaf Challah or Brioche (or any stale bread, I used Panettone)

Custard Base
2 Cups Heavy cream
1 Cup Milk
2 Ea Large Eggs
1 Ea Egg Yolk
1 ½ tsp Cinnamon
¼ tsp Ground Nutmeg
¼ tsp Ground Clove
½ tsp Vanilla Extract
½ Cup Sugar
1 Pinch Salt
Butter as needed

Method of Prep:

Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together all ingredients until smooth and well combined. Pour the custard into a shallow dish/bowl for easy dipping.

Use stale bread, sliced 1 inch thick. If your bread is fresh, dry it in a 200°F oven for 20 minutes or leave it out overnight.

Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt 1 tbsp butter. Quickly dip each bread slice into the custard, letting it drip before adding it to the hot pan

Cook until golden brown on one side (about 2-3 minutes), then gently flip to cook the other side. Make sure to add another Tbsp of butter when you go to cook the next slice of French Toast!

Transfer the cooked slices to a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 12 minutes to ensure the custard sets.

Sprinkle it with cinnamon sugar. Garnish with powdered sugar, a dollop of whipped cream, and drizzle with maple syrup.

Key Tips
Use stale bread for better texture.
Don’t soak the bread too long to avoid mushiness.
Baking after frying ensures a perfectly custardy interior.