French Toast (Classic Cinnamon-Vanilla)
Golden, custardy French toast with crisp edges and a soft center—perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch.
Times: Prep 10 min • Cook 15 min • Total 25 min
Ingredients (4 servings)
• Thick bread slices (brioche/challah/texas toast): 8 slices (about 320 g, ~11 oz)
• Eggs: 4 large
• Milk: 240 ml (1 cup)
• Vanilla extract: 10 ml (2 tsp)
• Ground cinnamon: 2–3 g (1 tsp)
• Sugar (optional): 12–15 g (1 tbsp)
• Salt: 1 small pinch
• Butter (for the pan): 30 g (2 tbsp)
• Neutral oil (optional, helps prevent butter burning): 5–10 ml (1–2 tsp)
To serve (optional): maple syrup, powdered sugar, berries, sliced banana, whipped cream.
Step-by-step
1. Make the custard
In a wide bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, sugar, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
2. Soak the bread
Dip each slice 10–20 seconds per side (thicker bread can handle a bit longer). Let excess drip off.
3. Heat the pan
Warm a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add butter (and a touch of oil if using).
4. Cook
Cook slices 2–4 minutes per side until deep golden and set in the middle. Work in batches; add more butter as needed.
5. Serve
Plate immediately (or keep warm in a 90°C / 200°F oven). Top with syrup, fruit, and a dusting of sugar.
Tips & notes
• Best bread: slightly stale slices soak better and don’t fall apart.
• Don’t oversoak: too long = soggy center.
• Even browning: medium heat beats high heat (prevents burnt outside/raw inside).
• Extra rich option: replace 60 ml (1/4 cup) of milk with 60 ml (1/4 cup) cream.
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