Best 7 Marthas Perfect French Toast Recipes

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Martha Stewart's Perfect French Toast is a delectable and indulgent breakfast dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. This classic recipe combines simple ingredients with a few special touches to create a truly exceptional breakfast experience. With its golden brown exterior and tender, custardy interior, this French toast is a perfect way to start your day. Whether you prefer a classic presentation or something a bit more creative, this recipe offers endless possibilities for customization and presentation, making it a versatile dish for any occasion.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

FRENCH TOAST WITH COGNAC AND CITRUS



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Good cooks in many cultures have found delicious ways to revive stale or leftover bread. But the French take first prize with their simple recipe for pain perdu, literally "lost bread," which we have come to know as French toast. Once you've mastered the basics-coating slices of bread in an egg-and-milk mixture and sauteeing them-a range of possibilities opens. Explore the flavorful possibilities of this French Toast with Cognac and Citrus.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
Juice of 1 medium orange, (about 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cognac, (optional)
1 tablespoon sugar
Zest of 1 lemon, (about 1 tablespoon)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Pinch of salt
6 slices bread, such as brioche, sliced 1-inch thick, preferably day-old
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Pure maple syrup, (optional)

Steps:

  • Whisk together eggs, milk, juice, vanilla, cognac, sugar, zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a 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 10 minutes more or until soaked through.
  • Preheat oven to 200 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 maple syrup, if desired.

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.

MARTHA'S PERFECT FRENCH TOAST



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From Martha Stewart. That woman sure knows how to make a delicious french toast! I have changed her recipe to omit some unneeded calories and fat. It is the best french toast our family has ever had, and our guests all agreed! I make this on a Sunday morning if we still have extra challah left over.

Provided by AniSarit

Categories     Breads

Time 35m

Yield 6 slices

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 orange, juice of
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons liquor (I use almond or orange flavored, Martha's recipe states cognac)
1 tablespoon sugar (splenda works equally well)
1 lemon, zest of
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt
6 slices bread, 1-2 days old (1 inch pieces, challah or brioche are best)
canola oil, for frying (any neutral oil will do, may add unsalted butter for more flavor)
powdered sugar
maple syrup
mixed berry

Steps:

  • Whisk together eggs, milk, juice, vanilla, liquor, sugar, zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
  • 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 (Carefully) and soak 5-10minutes more, until soaked through.
  • Preheat oven to 200 deg F. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet, and set aside.
  • Heat canola oil (with some butter if so wish) in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Fry half the bread slices until golden brown, around 3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer to wire rack; place in oven while cooking remaining bread.
  • Wipe skillet and repeat with fresh oil/butter and bread.
  • Keep in oven until ready to serve.
  • Serve with dusted powdered sugar and maple syrup (I like fresh berries on top, too).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.7, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 220, Sodium 296.6, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 5.3, Protein 10.3

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.

MARTHA STEWART'S CLASSIC FRENCH TOAST RECIPE



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A classic French toast recipe made with a few easy tips.

Provided by Lynn Walls

Categories     Breakfast

Time 31m

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk ( use half and half or heavy cream for a richer version )
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch of ground nutmeg
pinch of salt
6 slices thick day or bread or 12 slices of thinner sliced bread ( use gluten free bread for gluten free version )
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons oil for cooking

Steps:

  • In a bowl whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Place bread in a single layer in a shallow baking pan or cookie sheet with sides.
  • Pour egg mixture over bread. Let soak about 10 minutes.
  • Flip bread over and soak for 10 more minutes making sure the bread is coated well.
  • Preaheat oven to 250 degrees. This will keep the French toast warm and not soggy.
  • Place a cooling rack on a baking sheet and set aside.
  • Heat skillet or griddle. Add part of the oil and butter to pan.
  • Cook several slices of bread 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer to wire rack and place in oven to keep warm.
  • Wipe out skillet if needed. Add more oil and butter, cook several more slices of bread 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Repeat until all bread is cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 211 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 25 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 513 grams sodium, Sugar 8 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams unsaturated fat

MARC MURPHY'S FRENCH TOAST



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Provided by Marc Murphy

Time P1DT1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Four 2 1/2-inch-thick slices country bread, such as filone
9 large eggs
1 quart heavy cream
1 cup granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling
1/4 cup brandy
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 tablespoons (2 ounces) unsalted butter
All-purpose flour, for dusting
Confectioners' sugar, for serving (optional)
Pure maple syrup, warmed, for serving

Steps:

  • Place the bread in a 2-quart baking dish. Whisk the eggs in a large bowl until combined. Add the cream, granulated sugar, brandy and salt and whisk to combine.
  • Pour the custard over the bread slices and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Flip the bread over, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a large ovenproof saute pan over medium-high heat. Lightly sprinkle one side of each slice of the soaked bread with some flour and some granulated sugar. Place the soaked bread floured-side down in the pan and cook until caramelized, about 5 minutes. Flip the bread over, sprinkle the other side with flour and granulated sugar and transfer the pan to the oven.
  • Bake until the toast is cooked through, caramelized on top and custardy in the middle, 18 to 24 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if using and serve immediately with maple syrup.

PERFECT FRENCH TOAST



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Make and share this Perfect French Toast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mary Butterfield

Categories     Breads

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 medium orange, juice of
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cognac (optional)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 lemon, zest of
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch of freshly ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt
6 slices bread, 1-inch-thick, such as brioche, preferably day-old
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
pure maple syrup (optional)

Steps:

  • Whisk together eggs, milk, juice, vanilla, cognac, sugar, zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a 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 10 minutes more or until soaked through.
  • Preheat oven to 200°.
  • 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 maple syrup, if desired.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, thick-sliced bread for the best results. Day-old bread can also be used, but it should be toasted lightly before making French toast.
  • Whisk the eggs and milk together thoroughly before dipping the bread. This will help the egg mixture to evenly coat the bread and prevent it from becoming soggy.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the French toast. This will prevent the bread from cooking evenly and becoming soggy.
  • Cook the French toast over medium heat. This will help to prevent the bread from burning and allow it to cook through evenly.
  • Flip the French toast once during cooking, or when the bottom side is golden brown. This will ensure that both sides of the bread are cooked evenly.
  • Serve the French toast immediately with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

Martha Stewart's Perfect French Toast is a classic breakfast recipe that is sure to please everyone at the table. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is a great choice for a quick and delicious breakfast or brunch. So next time you're looking for a special way to start your day, give Martha Stewart's Perfect French Toast a try!

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