Simple French Toast
About this recipe
This Simple French Toast recipe is a classic breakfast favorite that's easy to whip up and perfect for any morning. Whether you're enjoying a cozy brunch or just want to elevate your breakfast routine, this version is straightforward and delicious.
Using just a few ingredients, you can create a warm and comforting dish that's customizable with your favorite toppings. The beauty of this recipe is its versatility; it works well with various types of bread, from white to whole wheat to even cinnamon raisin.
Ingredient notes
- You can use any type of thick bread, such as white, whole wheat, cinnamon, raisin, Italian, or French.
Tips from Allrecipes’s video
- Make sure to use a shallow bowl for the egg mixture to easily dunk the bread slices.
- Soak each slice of bread in the egg mixture, turning to ensure both sides are well-coated before cooking.
- Cook the bread on a medium-high heat to achieve a golden brown color on both sides, flipping halfway through.
Good to know
- How many servings does this recipe make?
- This recipe serves 3-6 people.
- What types of bread can I use for this French toast?
- You can use white, whole wheat, cinnamon, raisin, Italian, or French bread.
- What optional ingredients can I add for flavor?
- You can add ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture for extra flavor.
- How long does it take to make this French toast?
- The total time to make this French toast is about 20 minutes.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Allrecipes: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Pick a shallow bowl that will be easy to dunk bread into.
- 2
Beat together the eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt.
- 3
If desired, add ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture.
- 4
Cut thick slices of your chosen bread.
- 5
Dunk each slice in the egg mixture, turning to soak both sides.
- 6
Lightly butter a griddle or skillet and heat it over medium-high heat.
- 7
Place the soaked bread on the griddle and cook until both sides are golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- 8
Serve the French toast hot with toppings like fresh berries, powdered sugar, cinnamon, chocolate chips, or maple syrup.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity for butter is inferred as 1 tablespoon for greasing the skillet.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Allrecipes’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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