French toast used to be the type of breakfast food that I would always hear about, yet never eat. It was not because I did not like it, but because I had never tried it and so I tended to dismiss it. The first time I tried french toast was totally random. I was carpooling with a friend and we were a little late to school. Her mom had made me a piece for breakfast, which was perfect by the way because I hadn’t had any breakfast that morning. I ate it on the go and instantly loved it. I never knew how easy it was to make and after hearing the directions, I decided that I must make it myself! Definitely will be making this perfectly delicious breakfast again.
Classic French Toast
Makes: 8 slices
Printable Recipe here
Ingredients
- 8 slices of bread
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups half and half (or use buttermilk or whole milk)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick of unsalted butter
Directions
- Mix together the eggs, half and half, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl
- Place the pieces of bread in a baking dish and pour the mixture over them
- Wait 5 minutes and flip the pieces of bread to get the other side soaked
- Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of butter on a frying pan
- Fry each side of the french toast for 3 minutes or until golden-brown
- Use another 2 tablespoons of butter for the next batch, and repeat
Tips:
-For every 4 eggs, add 1 cup of liquid- half and half, buttermilk, or wholemilk
-If you want it to be more cinnamon flavored, add another teaspoon
-For other variations, you can also add a 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
-You can cut the bread in slices for french toast sticks
Looks so homey and comforting. I’ve never tried french toast using buttermilk…sounds like it would be good…must try that next time! :)
Thanks! Yes it’s very versatile because you can use whichever milk product you have on hand. Let me know how you like it :)
I’ve never tried it!
All the more reason for you to make this recipe, super easy and tastes great!
Looks great! And I agree – french toast is so simple to make and tastes delicious too.
Thanks for the comment! Yes, French toast has become my new go-to breakfast lol :)
Love this breakfast goody! I usually use cream, instead of milk, and add a pinch of maple extract and lemon zest. De-lish!
Yum I will have to try that! Thanks for stopping by :)
Love this breakfast goody! I use cream instead of milk, and add a pinch of maple extract and lemon zest. De-lish!