Classic French Toast

Name: Classic French Toast
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Breakfast
Ingredients: 8 slices day-old brioche or thick white bread (about 3/4-inch thick); 4 large eggs; 1 cup whole milk; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; Maple syrup, for serving; Powdered sugar, for dusting

Thick slices of bread soaked in a vanilla-cinnamon custard and griddled until golden and custardy inside with crisp, caramelized edges.

20 minutes

Serves 4

Breakfast

Contains common allergens

Egg Dairy Wheat

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Instructions

7 steps

1
In a wide, shallow dish, whisk the eggs until completely smooth and uniform, then whisk in the milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until the sugar dissolves.

2
Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of the butter, swirling to coat as it foams.
3
Working with 2 slices at a time, dip each slice into the custard for about 20 seconds per side so it absorbs liquid but does not fall apart, letting excess drip off.
4
Lay the soaked slices in the pan and cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes, until the underside is deep golden brown and the edges look set.
5
Flip and cook the second side another 2 to 3 minutes until golden and the center no longer feels wet or jiggly when pressed.
6
Wipe the pan and add fresh butter between batches to keep the surface from scorching, transferring finished slices to a 200°F oven to stay warm.
7
Dust with powdered sugar and serve hot with plenty of maple syrup.

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