French Toast Recipe
Thick slices of bread dipped in egg batter and cooked until golden.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Toppings (optional)
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make the Egg Mixture
In a medium-sized bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them until well-beaten. Add the milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon, then whisk until thoroughly combined.
- 2
Prepare the Bread
Take the thick slices of bread and set them aside on a plate or cutting board, ready for dipping.
Cooking
- 3
Heat the Pan
In a large non-stick skillet or griddle, melt the butter over medium heat until it is bubbling but not browned.
- 4
Dip the Bread
Take each slice of bread and dip it into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated. Allow any excess mixture to drip off.
- 5
Cook the French Toast
Place the dipped bread slices onto the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side, or until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- 6
Serving
- 7
Plate and Serve
Once all the French toast slices are cooked, serve them warm on plates. Add toppings such as maple syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh berries as desired.