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This French Toast recipe is a classic recipe made with milk, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon. This breakfast has the perfect soft center with a crisp golden brown outside. Serve with fresh berries, maple syrup, and whipped cream.
EASY FRENCH TOAST RECIPE
I know this is a basic recipe for French toast but it is the best French toast recipe. I tried all different versions and the ingredients are mostly the same.
Some with more milk, more eggs, less eggs, and this is the winning version with all the flavor. Make this your staple recipe for the weekend.
This is the perfect French toast, with an easy custard mixture made with simple ingredients.
WHAT INGREDIENTS ARE IN FRENCH TOAST?
- BREAD
- WHOLE MILK
- LARGE EGGS
- VANILLA EXTRACT
- SUGAR
- CINNAMON
WHAT IS THE BEST BREAD FOR FRENCH TOAST
The type of bread you use for French toast should be sturdy enough to handle a soaking in milk and eggs. Here are a few options of the best bread for French toast.
You definitely want thick slices of bread. Thinner bread will just get soggy. A lot of people use day-old bread for this. Here are some great options.
- BRIOCHE BREAD – Has a firm crust but a soft center.
- SOURDOUGH – I love the contrast of this tangy bread to the sweet French toast.
- FRENCH BREAD – This is a great bread for soaking since it has a solid crust. This is used for a classic French toast recipe and my personal favorite.
- WHITE BREAD – This is what most of us have on hand and it works great. It’s usually not precut in very thick slices so don’t soak as long.
- CHALLAH – Is a softer bread but also works great here.
HOW TO MAKE FRENCH TOAST
First, mix the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and pinch of salt in a shallow dish.
Dip bread in the egg mixture for about 3 seconds per side in a shallow bowl.
You don’t want to oversoak them in the batter so that they are super soggy. The center will have a custard like texture but shouldn’t be overly wet.
Melt some butter in a pan over medium heat and cook for 3-4 minutes per side on a skillet or griddle. Place on a wire rack if eating right away.
If you’re making in batches, keep the bread slices warm on a baking sheet in a single layer in the oven at 250 degrees. You can warm in the microwave but they can get soggy. Preferably if eating later you can place them in the toaster to get warm.
DO YOU NEED STALE BREAD FOR FRENCH TOAST?
No. In my opinion, that just makes your French toast taste like stale bread.
SOGGY FRENCH TOAST
If you have soggy French toast it means that you are letting the bread soak too long or are not cooking it long enough.
TOPPINGS FOR FRENCH TOAST
Delicious French toast has a variety of topping options.
- BUTTER
- MAPLE SYRUP
- FRESH FRUIT
- WHIPPED CREAM – Whip some heavy cream with some sugar for fresh whipped cream.
- POWDERED SUGAR
- RASPBERRIES
- BLUEBERRIES
- STRAWBERRIES
- BLACKBERRIES
- PEACHES
- SLICED ALMONDS
FREEZING
Cool French toast completely and place in a freezer bag with parchment paper in between the slices. Freeze for up to three months.
To reheat, toast in a toaster or cook on a baking sheet in a single layer for 8-10 minutes at 375 degrees F.
OTHER FRENCH TOAST RECIPES:
- CrockPot French Toast
- Strawberry Stuffed French Toast
- French Toast Roll-Ups
- Banana Fosters French Toast
- Overnight French Toast Casserole
- Eggnog French Toast
OTHER BREAKFAST RECIPES
- The Best Belgian Waffles
- Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Bake
- Cheesy Baked Eggs
- Jelly Roll Pancakes
- Confetti Bacon Hash Brown Casserole
- Martha’s Breakfast Casserole
- Blueberry Croissant Puff
- Banana Muffins
- Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Bake
- Fluffy Pancakes
- Pumpkin Waffles
French Toast Recipe
4.91 from 66 votes
This French Toast recipe is a classic recipe made with milk, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon. This breakfast has the perfect soft center with a crisp outside.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk, (2% is fine too)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch salt
- 1 lb bread cut into 3/4 inch slices (about 16 slices), (French bread, sourdough, challah, white bread or Brioche)
- butter for cooking
- Optional Toppings: butter, maple syrup, fruit, whipped cream, powdered sugar
Equipment
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Pour into a large casserole dish.
In a large skillet, melt about 1-2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. While butter is melting, dip a few pieces (how ever many can fit in your skillet) in the milk mixture for 3 seconds per side. Place in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
Keep warm in the oven on a cookie sheet at 250 degrees F. until ready to serve. Serve warm with butter, maple syrup, fruit, whipped cream, or powdered sugar.
Cuisine: American, French
Course: All Recipes, Breakfast
Author: Christy Denney
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published on Nov 16, 2023
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60 comments on “French Toast Recipe”
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Michelle — Reply
Best ever! So easy , will make again and often😊
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Christy Denney — Reply
Thank you!
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Theresa Robertson — Reply
This is the best and easiest French Toast recipe. Absolutely delicious!
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Christy Denney — Reply
thank you!
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Willie — Reply
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Christy Denney — Reply
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Kristin — Reply
Thank you for the recipe! Very easy and my kids love it. As my middle child would say, “it’s bussin” 😜
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Christy Denney — Reply
Niccceeee
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MGD — Reply
Great recipe. I substituted the milk and sugar with Greek Yogurt and Honey, and it turned out super tasty! I followed the rest of the directions and am happily stuffed this morning 🙂
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Christy Denney — Reply
Thank you!
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Michelle — Reply
Delicious! Took a little longer to fry since we used Sourdough bread.
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Christy Denney — Reply
Yum!
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Nikki F — Reply
I just finished eating this and was so happy with how they turned out! Will be making again. Thank you! I halved the recipe and it was perfect for 2 people. 🙂
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Christy Denney — Reply
Thank you!!
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Sarah — Reply
Halved the recipe since I only have a few slices of bread to use up. Everything about this recipe was perfect! The timing for dipping & cooking was spot on!
My only swap was half & half for milk since we were out.
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Christy Denney — Reply
Thank you!!
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Nicole Morris — Reply
Best French toast ever!
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Christy Denney — Reply
Thank you!!
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Michelle — Reply
Quartered the recipe for my partner and myself. Worked wonderfully and outside was so deliciously crisp even after the maple drizzle. Thanks for the tips!
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Christy Denney — Reply
Thank you!!
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Courtney — Reply
This one is going in my recipe book. The recipe is perfect as written, you just need to follow it. Keys here are quickly dipping the bread, do NOT soak and using a good quality bread like a brioche, or Brownberry, Pepperidge Farm, etc. Definitely keep warm in the oven as stated!
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Christy Denney — Reply
Thank you!!
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Elizabeth — Reply
Great recipe!! Use one Trader Joe’s brioche breads!! Absolutely perfect!!
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Kay Tyberg — Reply
Excellent french toast. Good to remind folks not to leave the bread in no more than 3 seconds.
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Christy Denney — Reply
Thank you!!
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Wendy — Reply
This was so good ,the classic French toast recipe yummy I just made it today.
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Christy Denney — Reply
Thank you!
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Daddy Dale — Reply
Quick and easy….and delicious!
Thank you!
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Christy Denney — Reply
Thank you!
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Cindy Xiong — Reply
Thanks for the French toast recipe. This has to be by far the best french toast I’ve had before. It was delicious and super easy to make.
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Christy Denney — Reply
So glad to hear that!
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Susan Pileggi — Reply
The French Toast was great
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Christy Denney — Reply
Thank you!
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Aj dude — Reply
Good sh*t
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Bonnie — Reply
This was a great recipe. I use the Sara Lee Artesano Bread from Costco. I make an entire loaf and freeze it in the original bread bag with cut sheets of wax paper to prevent them from sticking together. Reheat them in the toaster oven, and they are great.
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Christy Denney — Reply
Thank you!
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Mia Flanagan — Reply
This is my favorite french toast, and it is Super! It tastes wonderful, and is very filling. I reccommend using wonderbread.
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Christy Denney — Reply
So glad you liked it!
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Joyce — Reply
Best French toast recipe I ever tried! All the tips were very helpful. Thank you!
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Christy Denney — Reply
Thank yoU!
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Will Rosenberg — Reply
THIS IS SERIOUSLY THE BEST FRENCH TOAST IVE EVER HAD
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Christy Denney — Reply
YAYYYYY
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GeorgetownLaw — Reply
Wonderful recipe and all I did was add more vanilla for our preference and cut down ingredients to 1/4 since served two people. Came out delicious.
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Christy Denney — Reply
Glad you liked it!
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Andria Lake — Reply
It was amazing with Artisan French Bread Baguette, thought it be fun making mini French toast for the kids. Added banana slice with male syurp. They absolutely loved it!!
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Christy Denney — Reply
Thank you!
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Kyrie — Reply
My hubby said “best French toast ever!”
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Christy Denney — Reply
Thank you!
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David — Reply
This recipe is great! The tips on cooking and dipping time saved from making soggy egg bread this time. Thank you so much!
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Christy Denney — Reply
Thank you!
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Olivia Ols — Reply
I’ve used this recipe for white bread and with chocolate chip brioche. It is the absolute best! I add more vanilla but other than that it’s perfect.
Thanks!
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Christy Denney — Reply
Thank you!
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Barbara — Reply
Love this recipe. Soooooo easy and always turns out perfect. I also make the french toast roll ups and the eggnog french toast for the holidays.
All are DELICIOUS, DELICIOUS AND MORE DELICIOUS.
Have both of your cookbooks and use them ofter-
Christy Denney — Reply
Thank you!
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Lisa Stege — Reply
Could you please specify how many slices of bread this is likely to be used for? I am a single person, and would like to know how much to “cut” the recipe for two or four slices of bread; no idea how much they would weigh. Thank you.
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Christy Denney — Reply
Absolutely. 1 lb of bread is about 16 slices.
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irvin — Reply
When you cut the recipe for just a few slices of bread if you end up with more mixture than you have bread whisk in a couple extra
eggsand make an omelet. The extra eggs make up for the extra milk in the mixture.
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TheFrenchToastGobbler — Reply
Thank you kyootness, i like your recipe😋
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Christy Denney — Reply
Thank you!
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