Start your morning off right with the Best French Toast Ever, a dish that transforms simple bread into an indulgent breakfast treat. With rich, custard-soaked slices of brioche or challah, this recipe combines creamy eggs, milk, and a hint of vanilla to create perfectly golden, buttery French toast.
Each bite is crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, making it the perfect vehicle for a dusting of powdered sugar and a generous drizzle of maple syrup. Whether you’re serving it up for a weekend brunch or treating yourself on a weekday morning, this French toast will leave everyone asking for seconds.
A Morning Classic with a Luxurious Twist
The secret to the best French toast lies in the details—using thick-cut bread like brioche or challah, adding a splash of heavy cream to the egg mixture for extra richness, and cooking each slice to a perfect golden brown. Let’s dive into this timeless recipe and create a breakfast dish that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients:
- 8 slices thick-cut bread (like brioche or challah)
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Butter for frying
- Powdered sugar for serving
- Maple syrup for serving
Directions:
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. This rich custard mixture will soak into the bread, adding flavor and texture to each slice.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a generous amount of butter. This will ensure that your French toast gets that beautiful golden-brown crust while staying soft and fluffy inside.
- Dip each slice of thick-cut bread into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for a few seconds on each side. The goal is to saturate the bread without making it too soggy.
- Place the soaked bread slices onto the hot skillet or griddle. Fry them for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until both sides are golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Serve your French toast hot, dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with maple syrup for that classic, sweet finish.
