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.

Kimorah Chatman
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I love this recipe!


Hassan Gujjar
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This is the best French toast recipe ever!


Miranda Bosworth
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I made this French toast for my family this morning and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. The bread was perfectly cooked and the cinnamon sugar topping was the perfect touch.


Shane Lawrence Solomon
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This recipe is a keeper! The French toast was so fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sofia Ponce
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I've tried many French toast recipes, but this one is by far the best. The bread is perfectly soaked in the egg mixture and the cinnamon sugar topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Muhammad Faseeh
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This is my go-to French toast recipe. It's easy to make and always delicious.


Ozan Ali
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the French toast always turns out perfect.


Qaiser Ali
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This is the best French toast recipe ever! I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Keith Hilliard
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I made this French toast for my family this morning and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. The bread was perfectly cooked and the cinnamon sugar topping was the perfect touch.


Onyedikachi Pathric
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This recipe is a keeper! The French toast was so fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


D O N Bisow
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I've tried many French toast recipes, but this one is by far the best. The bread is perfectly soaked in the egg mixture and the cinnamon sugar topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Alejandro Chataing
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This is my go-to French toast recipe. It's easy to make and always delicious.


Nabin Ghimire
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I love this recipe! It's so simple and the French toast always turns out perfect.


Christine Chibalonza
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This is the best French toast recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The toast is golden brown and crispy on the outside, and fluffy and tender on the inside. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit wit


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