Making French Toast for your family is an easy and fantastic way to start the day! Follow my easy tips and tricks to make sure your French Toast is perfect, every time! Don’t miss my amazing Breakfast Strata, Apple Fritters, and Homemade Monkey Bread if you are looking for other amazing breakfast options!
How to Make French Toast
This easy recipe will be your go-to for perfect French toast! It uses simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.
Topped with organic maple syrup (this is a must in our house) and you have the perfect breakfast!
What Kind of Bread is Used in French Toast?
I find that the easiest option is regular store-bought bread. No muss, no fuss. Just grab a loaf of your favorite white or whole wheat bread and get started! However, there are a few other options that I will use when I am feeling fancy:
- Baguette
- Challah
- Brioche
- 12-Grain
It has been said that the optimum size for French toast is between 3/4 inch and 1 inch thick. I have found that the thicker the bread, the longer it needs to soak and therefore you run the risk of soggy French Toast. A loaf of bread from the grocery store is anywhere from 1/4 inch to 3/4 inch thick and seems to work perfectly for this recipe.
And now, I even have French toast made with bread bowls! Check out my Air Fryer French Toast Bowls and Bananas Foster French Toast Bread Bowls!
How do You Cook French Toast?
We prefer to make ours on a griddle set to 375°F. However, we have also made it in a skillet and found that they have a beautiful dark crust that can add some texture to any French Toast recipe. One trick is to add a pad of butter directly under each piece of bread as you cook it. I also have Air Fryer French Toast Sticks as another delicious way to cook breakfast.
How to Serve French Toast
By far our favorite way to enjoy French toast is with butter and syrup! Occasionally I will sprinkle a little confectioners sugar on top. Other amazing options:
- fresh fruit like blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries (or Rainbow Stuffed French Toast)
- bananas and Nutella
- Stuffed French Toast
- Pumpkin French Toast
We have made french toast many times before, but this version is really, really, really good. I have never added vanilla or sugar to the milk mixture before… such a ‘UFF-DA’ moment! (Sorry, I am part Norwegian.) And so easy!
Seriously… try it! You will not be disappointed. This truly is the BEST French Toast!
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Best French Toast
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups (306 g) whole milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, you can add more or less to your tastes
- 10-12 slices bread
- pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Heat a griddle to 350°F to 375°F, greasing it if necessary.
- Beat eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon with wire whisk until smooth.
- Dip bread into egg mixture (do not soak it). Then place on griddle. Cook for 2-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Serve with room-temperature butter, syrup, and fresh fruit.
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Yummmm I love French toast. My hubby makes the best. We will have to try this one out to see if it really is better 😉
how are you feeling my dear?
We add vanilla and cinnamon to pancake mix too. Sometimes nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice to change it up a bit. SO yummy!
Sweet
I love French toast ! I just add some maple syrup… Delicious !
I will try your recipe soon. Thanks.
Cathy
I usually add a small amount of powdered sugar to my dry ingredients before mixing the batter. I’ll have to try regular sugar soon.
I love your site but I’m a diabetic and rarely see recipes I can enjoy with my family. 😩
I’m with you Miki – my husband and I both diabetic – it’s hard wanting to eat smart but still taste good.
I’m From Philippines,usually some filipinos wanted to have heavy breakfast. So, i tried making french toast for our snacks with your recipes .and turns out super duper delicious! #cravingfrenchtoast everyday😋😋😋
A touch of nutmeg elevates the French toast also. I’m
I made a mistake one morning and pulled out the almond extract instead of vanilla….best mistake ever!!!
Left over French toast is easily reheated in regular pop up toaster. Same setting as toasting a slice of bread. Outside gets even crispier and is better than reheating in micowave oven.