French Toast Recipe
Thick slices of bread dipped in a rich egg batter, served with powdered sugar.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the batter
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined and slightly frothy.
- 2
Heat the skillet
In a large skillet or griddle, melt the butter over medium heat until it begins to foam but not brown.
Cooking
- 3
Dipping the bread
Take each slice of thick bread and dip it into the egg batter, allowing it to soak for about 10-15 seconds on each side. Ensure the bread is well coated but not soggy.
- 4
Cooking the French toast
Place the soaked bread slices onto the hot skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and slightly crispy.
Serving
- 5
Plate and garnish
Once cooked, transfer the French toast to plates and dust generously with powdered sugar before serving. Optionally, you can add syrup or fresh fruit.
