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Classic French toast with berries, maple syrup, and powdered sugar for breakfast

Classic French Toast

Golden, custardy French toast made with thick-cut bread, cinnamon, and vanilla; crisp at the edges and soft in the center.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 thick-cut slices bread
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon sugar optional
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter for each skillet batch
  • Maple syrup berries, and powdered sugar for serving

Method
 

  1. Whisk the eggs, milk, optional sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a shallow dish until combined.
  2. Dip each slice of bread in the custard for a few seconds per side. Let excess drip off so the bread is coated but not soggy.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the slices in batches for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden and set in the center.
  4. Add more butter as needed and keep cooked slices warm on a rack in a low oven while finishing the batch.
  5. Serve warm with maple syrup, berries, or powdered sugar.