Best Easy French Toast Recipe

This easy French Toast recipe is the BEST, with a thicker batter and cinnamon sugar flavors that really set it apart. It’s one of our family’s favorite breakfasts!

If I offered up breakfast options for a family vote, everyone would choose this classic French Toast recipe, served with fresh fruit, syrup and whipped cream! We’ve been making it for decades, and it’s truly the best french toast recipe!

How to Make French Toast:

Combine Ingredients: Add of the ingredients, except the bread, to a blender or shallow dish and mix to combine.

Dip Bread: Dip each bread slice into the egg mixture, dredging on both sides.

Cook: Place bread on hot greased griddle or large skillet. Cook for a few minutes on each side, until golden.

Serve: I love to serve this easy french toast warm, with homemade syrup and a side of berries!

Equipment

• Griddle

Ingredients

 

 

• ▢4 large eggs
• ▢2/3 cup milk
• ▢1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• ▢1/4 cup granulated sugar
• ▢1/4 teaspoon salt
• ▢1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ▢1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢8 thick slices bread

Instructions

 

• Preheat griddle to 350 degrees F or or heat a skillet over medium heat.
• Add all ingredients, except the bread, to a blender or to a shallow dish and whisk well to combine. If whisking by hand, mix flour and eggs together first, then add remaining ingredients.
• Dip bread slices into the batter, dredging them well on both sides, and place on hot, greased griddle or skillet.
• Cook for a few minutes, until the bottom of the breads starts to get golden brown. Flip and cook on the other side the same. 
• Remove to a plate. Serve warm with syrup and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Notes

Bread: I like to use thick sliced bread, like Sara Lee Artesano, Texas Toast, or leftover homemade bread. It’s nice (but not necessary) if the bread is a few days old, or slightly stale. Even try using cinnamon toast, or brioche!

Flour: My Secret Ingredient! The flour helps to make more of a “batter” for dipping the bread, which yields extra fluffy and delicious french toast. 

Milk: Any kind of milk will work (even dairy free), but the the higher fat milk, the creamier the batter will be. Whole milk works great and you could even add a little splash of cream if you want.

Make Ahead Instructions: The batter can be made 1-2 days ahead of time, depending on the freshness of your ingredients. 

Freezing Instructions: Allow french toast to cool completely and store in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Rewarm on a skillet, in the toaster, or for a few seconds in the microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 121mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 169IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg