French toast 🍞✨ — golden, custardy, and pure weekend comfort.
Here’s a classic French toast recipe that never fails.
Classic French Toast
Serves: 2–3
Ingredients
- 6 slices bread (thick-cut; brioche or challah = best)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk or cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Butter for cooking
Instructions
- Make custard
- Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Dip bread
- Dip each slice quickly (don’t soak too long or it’ll get soggy).
- Cook
- Heat skillet over medium.
- Melt butter.
- Cook bread 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve
- Top with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fruit.
🔥 Pro Tips
- Slightly stale bread works best
- Use medium heat for a custardy center
- Add a splash of orange juice or zest for extra flavor
- Finish with whipped butter or honey
🧠 Fun Variations
- Stuffed French toast (cream cheese & berries)
- Cinnamon roll French toast
- Savory French toast (cheese & herbs)
- Baked French toast casserole
Want a 5-minute version, oven-baked version, or restaurant-style extra custardy one? 😌