Published 8/16/2021
Brunch is Served!
Is there anything better than French toast in the morning? We love a good sweet breakfast recipe like our French toast bake or our French toast sticks. And today, we’re comin’ in hot with an oh so classic French toast recipe.
French Toast Ingredients
This perfect French toast recipe comes together in 5 simple ingredients (+ a sweetie treat topping!). You’ll need:
Don’t Forget the Cinnamon Sugar Sprinkle!
The cinnamon sugar topping really is the chef’s kiss for this French toast recipe. It’s so simple and you only need two ingredients: Tip! Jazz up your cinnamon sugar topping and use a fun spice mix such as chai spice or pumpkin pie spice.
How to Make French Toast – Step by Step
For the full recipe, scroll down to the recipe card for a list of ingredients and instructions. French Toast in the Oven
Make Cinnamon Sugar Topping
First, make the cinnamon sugar topping by combining brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. This will be sprinkled on each slice of French toast 😀
Whisk Wet Ingredients
Now it’s time to whisk together the eggs, milk, and maple syrup in a bowl.
Dip Bread in Egg Mixture
Submerge each slice of bread in the egg mixture and let it sit for around 1 minute to really soak up all the goodness. Then, lift the bread out of the mixture and let excess egg drip off each piece of bread. You’ll repeat this step for every slice of bread.
Fry & Flip
Heat 1 tablespoon of butter over medium/low heat in a large non-stick skillet. Add around 1/3 of the French toast slices to the pan, making sure they are spaced out and not touching. Let the French toast cook for around 3 minutes, or until one side turns golden brown. Flip French toast slices and turn the heat up to medium. Cook the other side for 2-3 more minutes, or until golden brown. Before removing the slices from the pan, sprinkle on a generous amount of cinnamon sugar on each slice of French toast and flip. Let cook for 20 seconds and do the same thing on the other side. This will caramelize the cinnamon sprinkle — DELISH.
Repeat
Use a piece of paper towel to wipe your pan to remove the brown bits. Turn the heat back down to low/medium and repeat this process 2 more times or until all French toast slices are cooked.
Serve & Enjoy!
Serve with any of the following breakfast recipes to round out the perfect brunch. ENJOY!
Healthy Swaps for French Toast
Use whole grain bread: instead of using a white bread such as brioche, feel free to use any kind of whole grain bread. We prefer a thicker bread for French toast, but thin slices will work, too.
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Skip the cinnamon sugar topping: instead of using cinnamon sugar, use just ground cinnamon. This will help reduce the amount of sugar in this recipe. Use less butter: instead of butter, you can use cooking spray. This will help reduce both fat and calories.
Toppings for French Toast
Now that you’ve whipped up a perfect batch of French toast, it’s time to top these delicious slices with even more deliciousness. We recommend: Cold Brew Coffee
fresh berrieswhipped creampeanut butterwalnuts or pecanspowdered sugar
Storing French Toast
Let your French toast slices cool completely. Then, transfer them into an air-tight container and seal. Store in the fridge for up to 3-5 days. To reheat: we love reheating our French toast in the toaster! Simply toast on medium or until nice and crispy on the outside.
Freezing French Toast
French toast is a great breakfast to freeze for later. Follow these simple instructions:
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