Best 11 Basic French Toast Recipes

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Calling all French toast lovers! If you're tired of the same old boring breakfast, and are looking for a sweet and delectable treat, then you need to try basic French toast. This classic dish is easy to make, and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer it crispy or soft, thick or thin, or topped with fresh fruit, syrup, or whipped cream, basic French toast is the perfect way to start your day. So grab your whisk, your skillet, and your favorite fillings, and get ready to indulge in French toast heaven!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY FRENCH TOAST



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A real treat for Sunday brunch! We garnish the toast with a light sprinkle of confectioners' sugar and serve it with maple syrup. For a special treat you can substitute Amaretto for the vanilla.

Provided by Brian

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     French Toast Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 egg
¾ cup milk
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
2 slices bread

Steps:

  • Beat together egg, milk, cinnamon, vanilla and salt.
  • Heat a lightly oiled skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  • Soak bread slices in egg mixture for 20 second on each side, or until thoroughly coated. Cook bread until both sides are lightly browned and crisp. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 100.3 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 243.3 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

QUICK AND EASY FRENCH TOAST



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Wake up to an irresistibly delicious breakfast that's super quick and easy to whip up using a few basic ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. This French toast recipe soaks thick slices of bread in a mixture of milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and an egg before tossing each slice in a frying pan. Fluffy and tender on the inside and perfectly golden-brown on the outside, making French toast is one of our favorite - and most indulgent! - breakfast dishes. You can use any bread you have left over from the week to make this breakfast treat, but we especially love the density of sourdough, challah and brioche French toast. Drizzle with maple syrup and customize with different toppings like strawberries, blueberries, and honey butter for a scrumptious breakfast that's perfect for Easter brunch. For a warm and comforting French toast variation, check out our cinnamon French toast recipe.

Provided by McCormick

Categories     Breakfast,

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 egg
1 tsp McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 tsp McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground
1/4 cup milk
4 slices bread

Steps:

  • To make this easy French toast recipe: Beat egg, vanilla and cinnamon in shallow dish with wire whisk. Stir in milk.
  • Dip bread in egg mixture, turning to coat both sides evenly.
  • Cook bread slices on lightly greased nonstick griddle or skillet on medium heat until browned on both sides. Serve with Easy Spiced Syrup (recipe follows), if desired. Voila, easy French toast.
  • Easy Spiced Syrup: Add 1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract and 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Cinnamon to 1 cup pancake syrup; stir well to mix. Serve warm, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 Calories

BASIC FRENCH TOAST



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Just a nice basic french toast recipe. Nothing fancy. This actually works better with stale bread, go figure.

Provided by dividend

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon sugar
6 slices stale bread

Steps:

  • Beat eggs in a shallow bowl. Add milk, vanilla, and cinammon sugar, and beat until frothy.
  • Soak each slice of bread in the egg mixture, first on one side, then the other.
  • Cook both sides in a greased non-stick skillet until golden.

BASIC FRENCH TOAST



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Make this basic French Toast Recipe in minutes with eggs, milk, and bread. You can jazz the French toast up with cinnamon, vanilla, or other toppings.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Bread

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 dash salt
Optional: 1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons butter (for the pan)
8 to 10 slices bread (preferably stale or day-old bread)

Steps:

  • Stir the milk, sugar, and salt into the beaten eggs.
  • Coat a skillet or griddle with a thin layer of butter. Place it over medium-low heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 204 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 563 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 14 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

PERFECT FRENCH TOAST



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Whisk 4 eggs, 1 1/2 cups half-and-half or milk, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon sugar and a pinch of salt in a shallow bowl. Heat 1/2 tablespoon butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, dip 6 thick slices white bread, challah or brioche in the egg mixture and cook in the skillet until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side, adding more butter as needed. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until puffed, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in the same skillet until browned, about 5 minutes. Drizzle the French toast with the browned butter and maple syrup.

FRENCH TOAST I



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There are many, fancy variations on this basic recipe. This recipe works with many types of bread - white, whole wheat, cinnamon-raisin, Italian or French. Serve hot with butter or margarine and maple syrup.

Provided by Jan Bittner

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     French Toast Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 thick slices bread
2 eggs
⅔ cup milk
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Beat together egg, milk, salt, desired spices and vanilla.
  • Heat a lightly oiled griddle or skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Dunk each slice of bread in egg mixture, soaking both sides. Place in pan, and cook on both sides until golden. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 128.3 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 477.7 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

HOW TO MAKE CLASSIC FRENCH TOAST RECIPE BY TASTY



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This iconic dish is all about the details. While french toast might seem simple, looks can be deceiving. To get that perfectly crispy exterior and creamy, silky custard on the inside we spent weeks eating tons of butter, bread, and syrup to discover the best classic french toast recipe. The end result is indulgent, delicious, and most importantly, easy to make. What's not to love?

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 large eggs
¾ cup whole milk
¾ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, or extract
1 loaf challah bread
unsalted butter, or ghee, for greasing
softened butter
pure maple syrup, warmed
flaky sea salt
fresh berry

Steps:

  • Preheat a nonstick electric griddle to 300°F (150°C). (Alternatively, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.)
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until well combined. Add the milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla bean paste and whisk until completely combined.
  • Working in batches, dip each slice of challah in the custard, letting soak for 20-60 seconds on each side, until fully saturated but not soggy.
  • Lightly grease the griddle with butter. Once melted, add the soaked challah on the griddle and cook, without disturbing, until golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes. Use a flat spatula to flip the bread and continue cooking until the other side is golden brown, 2 minutes more. Wipe the pan clean between batches and add more butter as needed.
  • Serve the French toast with a pat of butter, a drizzle of warm maple syrup, a sprinkle of flaky salt, and berries.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 11 grams

THE BEST FRENCH TOAST



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There's no question that this is the best French toast recipe. The caramelized exterior meets a soft, custardlike center that practically melts in your mouth. Not only that, but it's quick and easy, too! -Audrey Rompon, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
3 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 slices day-old brioche bread (1 inch thick)
Optional toppings: Butter, maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream and confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, whisk together the first 7 ingredients. Preheat a greased griddle over medium heat., Dip bread in egg mixture, letting it soak 5 seconds on each side. Cook on griddle until golden brown on both sides. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 263mg cholesterol, Sodium 786mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

EASY FRENCH TOAST



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This is how my grandma taught me to make french toast growing up. It's a quick, simple recipe that uses ingredients most people have on hand.

Provided by cblpvanessag

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 2 slices, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 eggs
1 cup milk
1 pinch salt (optional)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
butter
8 slices white bread

Steps:

  • Break eggs into a pie plate and lighty beat.
  • Stir in milk, salt, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.
  • Heat skillet over med/high heat.
  • Grease skillet with butter, lightly covering the bottom.
  • Place one piece of bread in the egg mixture.
  • Quickly flip so that both sides are coated, making sure not to soak up too much.
  • Cook in skillet until each side is light to medium brown.
  • Repeat steps as you make room in the skillet.
  • You may need to grease the skillet again between batches.
  • Serve warm with syrup and powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.2, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 241, Sodium 374.3, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 5.7, Protein 13.7

FRENCH TOAST



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Eggy bread, pain perdu or French toast - this classic breakfast dish has plenty of names and just as many options for toppings. We like it with fresh berries

Provided by Elena Silcock

Categories     Breakfast, Brunch

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large eggs
80ml whole milk
40ml double cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp cinnamon
4 thick slices brioche
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp butter
icing sugar and fresh berries, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, vanilla and cinnamon. Lay the brioche slices in a single layer in a shallow dish and pour the egg mixture over them. Allow to soak for 2-3 mins, then carefully turn over and soak for 2 mins more.
  • Heat 1 tbsp of the vegetable oil and butter in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat until foaming. Carefully lift 2 slices of the soaked brioche out of the dish and add to the frying pan. Fry for 3 mins on each side, until golden and crisp, then place on a wire rack over a baking tray in a warm oven while you repeat with the remaining slices.
  • Serve dusted in icing sugar and scattered with fresh berries, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium

CLASSIC FRENCH TOAST



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Any dense bread such as challah, brioche, or sourdough will work for this simple French toast recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, half-and-half, or milk
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt
6 slices (1-inch-thick) bread, preferably day old
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Pure maple syrup, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Whisk together eggs, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Place bread in a shallow baking dish large enough to hold bread slices in a single layer. Pour egg mixture over bread; soak 10 minutes. Turn slices over; soak until soaked through, about 10 minutes more.
  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet, and set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry half the bread slices until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to wire rack; place in oven while cooking remaining bread. Wipe skillet, and repeat with remaining butter, oil, and bread. Keep in oven until ready to serve. Serve warm with pure maple syrup, if desired.

Tips:

  • Use stale bread: Stale bread absorbs more egg mixture and results in a thicker, more flavorful French toast.
  • Slice the bread evenly: This will help the French toast cook evenly.
  • Use a shallow dish for dipping: This will make it easier to coat the bread evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: Cook the French toast in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  • Cook the French toast over medium heat: This will help it cook evenly without burning.
  • Flip the French toast only once: Flipping it too often will break up the bread.
  • Serve the French toast immediately: French toast is best served hot and fresh out of the pan.

Conclusion:

With its crispy exterior and fluffy interior, French toast is a classic breakfast dish that is loved by people of all ages. There are many different ways to make French toast, but the basic recipe is always the same: bread, eggs, and milk. By following the tips above, you can make perfect French toast every time. Whether you like it simple or topped with your favorite fruits, syrup, or powdered sugar, French toast is a delicious and satisfying way to start your day.

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