Description
A simple recipe for making classic French toast at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick slices bread
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, coating both sides evenly. Let the bread soak for about 15 seconds per side.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Place the soaked bread slices onto the hot skillet.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the skillet and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve with maple syrup and powdered sugar for a traditional taste.
- Use slightly stale bread for better texture absorption.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 80
Keywords: French toast, IHOP style, breakfast, cinnamon, sweet bread