Basic French Toast
French toast is a fantastic way to kick off a weekend. Use stale bread and the right technique to get it crispy on the outside and custard-like on the inside.
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Basic French Toast
- Prep Time: 10 m
- Cook Time: 15 m
- Total Time: 25 m
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 1½ cups milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 8 to 10 thick slices French or Italian bread ¾-inch thick slices
- butter to grease the pan
Instructions
- In a wide and shallow bowl, beat the eggs, milk, salt, sugar and vanilla extract together until well combined.
- Pre-heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. While the pan is heating up, soak the first batch of bread slices. The bread should soak in the batter for about 20 to 30 seconds per side.
- Add about 2 teaspoons of butter to the skillet and let it melt. Transfer the bread slices from the batter to the skillet, and cook each side until it is golden brown – about 1 to 2 minutes per side. While each batch of bread is finishing, soak the next batch of bread in the batter, and repeat this step until all the bread has been cooked.
- You can hold the finished French toast warm in a 200˚ F oven, but it is better to serve it immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Basic French Toast
Amount Per Serving
Calories 501
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 91mg30%
Sodium 1018mg42%
Potassium 315mg9%
Carbohydrates 86g29%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 265IU5%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 172mg17%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Don’t know what I did wrong, but this was so soggy that we didn’t eat it and threw it out. I followed the direction exactly.
Sorry you had a problem, Marcia. It sounds like you may have soaked it in the egg mixture too long. Also the type of bread used will have an effect on the texture too. It is best with bread that is a little stale or a heartier bread. If you use a soft white bread, it will have a great chance to become soggy.
This recipe is a keeper, I used Challah bread and added cinnamon. I’m glad I attempted to make this recipe. The first time I made this it didn’t fair so well. I believe it was because I let the bread soak up in the egg/milk mixture longer than what recipe states. Anyhow, loved this recipe. Happy Nee Year
I used a raisin challah bread. This was easy and fantastic!
I enjoy putting apple butter on French Toast.