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How to Make French Toast!! Classic Quick and Easy Recipe

CCrouton CrackerjacksYouTube15 minutesserves 2
Original video by Crouton Crackerjacks on YouTube5:10

About this recipe

French toast is a classic breakfast dish that’s all about simplicity and comfort. In this video, Crouton Crackerjacks shows us how to make it quick and easy, using just a handful of ingredients you probably already have at home.

This recipe focuses on using thick-cut Texas toast, which gives the French toast a hearty texture and helps it hold up against the egg mixture without getting soggy. It's all about keeping it straightforward and delicious!

Ingredient notes

  • 1/4 cup of milk is approximately 60 ml.
  • A splash of vanilla extract is estimated, so use your judgment.

Tips from Crouton Crackerjacks’s video

  • Use a pie plate for the egg mixture; it's easier to coat the bread in a wide shallow bowl.
  • Don't soak the bread; just quickly dip it in the egg mixture to avoid a custardy texture.
  • Heat the pan until the milk solids in the butter start to brown for the best cooking results.

Good to know

How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe yields 2 servings.
What is the total time required to make this French toast?
The total time required to make this French toast is 15 minutes.
What type of bread should I use for this recipe?
You should use Texas toast or thick cut bread.
What cooking techniques are crucial for making the French toast?
It's important to quickly dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture on both sides and to cook until golden brown on each side, about 2-3 minutes on the bottom and 1-2 minutes on the top.

No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Crouton Crackerjacks: watch the original on YouTube.

The recipe

Serves 2 servingsTime 15 minutes

Ingredients

Steps

  1. 1

    Crack 2 large eggs into a pie plate and break them up with a fork.

  2. 2

    Add 1/4 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and a splash of vanilla extract to the eggs. Whisk until smooth.

  3. 3

    Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil and a pat of butter.

  4. 4

    Quickly dip each slice of Texas toast in the egg mixture on both sides, allowing excess to drip off.

  5. 5

    Place the coated bread in the hot pan and cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 2-3 minutes.

  6. 6

    Flip the bread and cook the other side until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes more.

  7. 7

    Remove the French toast from the pan and repeat with remaining slices, adding more butter and oil as needed.

  8. 8

    Serve with maple syrup and optional powdered sugar, alongside fried eggs and bacon or fresh fruit.

Heads up — we had to guess a little:

  • The quantity for the splash of vanilla extract is estimated.

Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Crouton Crackerjacks’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.

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