Classic French Toast – 30 MIN & EASY
Indulge in golden-brown French toast with a custardy center. Enhanced by vanilla and cinnamon, this easy 30-minute recipe is perfect for breakfast or brunch. Serve with powdered sugar or maple syrup for a sweet finish.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of thick-cut bread
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp non-alcoholic vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Butter for cooking
Instructions
- Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a bowl until blended
- Dip each bread slice into the mixture, coating both sides
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook bread until golden brown, 3-4 minutes per side
- Transfer to a plate and serve warm
Notes
Use day-old or brioche bread for better texture
Let the egg mixture rest 5-10 minutes for deeper flavor
Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet
Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth
For variations: add bananas/chocolate chips, stuff with cream cheese/berries, or use almond milk and whole-grain bread
Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 2 days; reheat in a skillet or oven. Freeze for 1 month between parchment paper.
Let the egg mixture rest 5-10 minutes for deeper flavor
Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet
Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth
For variations: add bananas/chocolate chips, stuff with cream cheese/berries, or use almond milk and whole-grain bread
Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 2 days; reheat in a skillet or oven. Freeze for 1 month between parchment paper.