Cinnamon French Toast Recipe
Served with poached eggs, avocado, bacon, hollandaise sauce
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Ingredients
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French Toast
Poached Eggs
Avocado
Bacon
Hollandaise Sauce
Method
Prepare French Toast
- 1
Mix Egg Mixture
In a large bowl, whisk together 4 eggs, 1 cup of milk, 1 tsp of vanilla extract, and 1 tsp of ground cinnamon until well combined.
- 2
Soak Bread
Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated. Allow the bread to soak for a few seconds.
- 3
Cook French Toast
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the soaked bread slices and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Repeat with remaining bread slices.
Poach Eggs
- 4
Boil Water
In a saucepan, bring water to a gentle simmer and add 1 tablespoon of vinegar.
- 5
Poach Eggs
Crack each egg into a small bowl and gently slide it into the simmering water. Poach for about 3-4 minutes, until the whites are set and the yolks are still soft. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Prepare Avocado
- 6
Slice Avocado
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice the flesh into thin pieces.
Cook Bacon
- 7
Cook Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Make Hollandaise Sauce
- 8
Melt Butter
In a small saucepan, melt 1 stick of butter over low heat. Set aside to cool slightly.
- 9
Whisk Egg Yolks
In a bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice until pale and thick.
- 10
Combine Mixtures
Slowly drizzle in the melted butter while whisking continuously until the sauce is thick and creamy. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
