The Best French Toast Recipe
This French toast it's a hit with at every brunch party! I use thick slices of Brioche bread soaked in a sweet egg custard with a touch of cinnamon. This easy, luscious French toast has been reviewed hundreds of times and has a 4.75 rating.
Servings: 4
Calories: 359kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz loaf of Brioche bread (8 slices)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp brown sugar packed
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon optional
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Note: this egg mixture should comfortably batter 8 slices of Brioche bread that are a between 3/4 and 1 1/4 inch thick. It will batter 10-12 slices of French baguette or about 6 slices of Challah. (Remember that baguette and Challah are more dense and will need to be soaked longer.)
- Slice the bread loaf into thick slices that are about 1 inch thick.
- In a deep and wide bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, sugar, cinnamon (if using), and salt. Whisk until smooth. Set aside.
- Preheat a large cooking pan oven medium to medium-low heat. Add a little bit of oil and spread it evenly (or use cooking oil spray).
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, and flip back and forth for about 15 seconds. Brioche bread is nice and quick to soak up the egg. Note: Only batter as many slices as will fit into the pan. If you have to cook in two or more batches, batter bread right before adding it to the pan.
- Place soaked slices into the pan and let it cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. (Repeat with remaining slices of bread if needed.)Expert Tip: as the French toast slices cook, after you flip the bread to the uncooked side, you are looking for the center of the bread slice to raise as the egg inside cooks. Raising center is indicating that the egg that soaked in the middle is cooking. Wait until it deflates and carefully touch the center with your finger. It should feel firm and now squishy.
- Serve with some warm maple syrup, powdered sugar, or any of your favorite toppings.
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Notes
- Bread: I've tested just about every bread out there and Brioche is the winner among all!
- Other bread options include Challah and French baguette.
- Heavy Whipping Cream – I recommend using heavy whipping cream because of the rich and creamy consistency that it brings to the custard. You can use half and half if absolutely needed but not anything less fat.
- For a lactose free option, you can use lactose free half and half. If you need a dairy free option, use unsweetened oat milk, it has a thicker consistency and compliments the dish well.
Nutrition
Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 276mg | Sodium: 326mg | Potassium: 60mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 890IU | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1.3mg