Unbelievable French Toast
There's no more perfect word than "unbelievable" to describe this french toast – you have to try it! Perfect recipe to make on a lazy Sunday.
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 488kcal
Ingredients
- 1 loaf thick-sliced brioche bread
- 5 large eggs room temperature
- 2 large egg yolk
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2-3 Tablespoons unsalted butter or ghee, for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Remove the bread slices from the packaging. I set the bread on a large plate. Set aside.
- In large bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla together until combined. The mixture will be thick and creamy. Pour in a shallow dish, like a pie dish or baking pan, whatever you have on hand.
- Soak the bread slices in the mixture for about 30 seconds on each side. Meanwhile, over medium-low heat, melt 1 Tablespoon of butter in a skillet. Depending on the size of the pan will depending on how many slices can fit— for a 10-inch skillet I can fit 3-4 slices. Cook until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side. Melt more butter in the skillet for each batch.
- Serve with butter, maple syrup, and/or fruit.
Notes
- Make ahead tip: Make the recipe through step 1, cover the mixture tightly and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, whisk the mixture before continuing with step 2.
- Bread: For best results, let the loaf of bread go stale for 1-2 days before making. I typically buy the loaf on Wednesday/Thursday for a weekend breakfast. If you're unable to allow the bread to go stale, bake the bread slices at 400°F for a few minutes until slightly toasted. Allow the slices to cool completely before making the recipe.
- Milk: Any milk fat % can be used for this recipe, even unsweetened almond milk! I typically use almond milk (Elmhurst or Chobani are my favorite since it's a bit thicker) when making it and no one can tell the difference.
- To keep warm: If doubling the recipe, preheat the oven to 200°F, or the lowest temperature of your oven. Place the cooked french toast on an oven-safe pan (baking sheet, pan, etc.) and sit in the oven until all batches are cooked.
Nutrition
Calories: 488kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 399mg | Sodium: 423mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1250IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 2mg
