This classic French Toast recipe is so delicious, easy to make and perfect for breakfast or brunch! Enjoy the BEST French toast in minutes with this recipe and helpful tips!
This classic French Toast is a recipe that I absolutely love to make – especially on a lazy weekend morning. There’s something special about this rich and delicious French Toast drizzled with warm maple syrup! And I’ve been making it for so long that I’ve perfected the steps so that it is so easy. Whether I’m making it for a crowd of weekend guests or for just the three of us, I can have it on the table in minutes!
French toast just has such a way of starting the morning off in the best way. Paired with a bowl of fresh berries, a few slices of bacon, and a drizzle of maple syrup, and a dollop of whipped cream make this a meal that is always a crowd favorite!
I’ve been making this classic French Toast recipe for as long as I can remember. I love that it makes the best French Toast with just a few ingredients you can customize to your tastes! There are a few basic ingredients that you’ll need.
I love French toast made with challah bread, brioche, or thick slices of Sally Lunn bread. But I have a little secret. If you don’t have those on hand, it is absolutely delicious and easy with slices of our favorite sandwich bread. Use whatever you have on hand!
I have another little tip, too. I do love French toast that has been made with heavy cream, but it is just fine made with whatever milk I have in the refrigerator, too.
Quick and Easy French Toast
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.
Prep: 5min
Yield: 4
Nutrition Facts: calories 95 Calories
Instruction:
- To make this easy French toast recipe: Whisk egg, vanilla and cinnamon in shallow dish. Stir in milk.
- Dip bread slices in egg mixture, turning to coat evenly on both sides.
- Cook bread slices on lightly greased nonstick griddle or skillet on medium heat until cooked through and 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.
Best French Toast Recipe
This French toast recipe makes a delicious breakfast or brunch. Make this simple, yet perfect French toast recipe that everyone will love.
Prep: 5min
Total: 10min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 225 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Sodium 307 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 10 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk, half and half, coconut milk, or almond milk
- pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 8 slices sandwich bread
- butter
Instruction:
- Whisk and dip. Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in a flat-bottomed shallow baking dish. Place bread slices, one or two at a time, into the egg mixture and flip to make sure both sides of bread are well-coated.
- Cook. Melt butter in a large skillet or on a griddle. Place bread slices in skillet or on griddle and cook on medium heat until golden brown on each side, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve. Serve immediately or keep warm in oven until ready to serve, but no longer than about 30 minutes.
How to Make French Toast!! Classic Quick and Easy Recipe
FAQ
What is the easy French toast method?
Whisk egg, vanilla and cinnamon in shallow dish. Stir in milk. 2 Dip bread slices in egg mixture, turning to coat evenly on both sides. 3 Cook bread slices on lightly greased nonstick griddle or skillet on medium heat until cooked through and browned on both sides.
What is the most common mistake in making French toast?
- Adding too much dairy and sugar to the custard. Don’t go overboard with the dairy. …
- Not mixing the custard thoroughly. …
- Not choosing the right bread. …
- Under-soaking the bread. …
- Using too much heat or not enough. …
- Not preheating the pan. …
- Only using butter.
How much milk per egg for French toast?
