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Classic French Toast with Vanilla
Classic French toast made with egg-soaked bread, optional warm spices and vanilla.
From YouTube · Sep 30, 2012
Classic French toast made with egg-soaked bread, optional warm spices and vanilla.
5 min
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
15 min
Total time
6 slices
Yield
Ingredients
9 ingredients- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup of milk
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional)
- 6 slices of bread (any type)
- butter or margarine for cooking
- maple syrup for serving
Method
8 steps- Pick a shallow bowl that will be easy to dunk bread into.
- Beat together two eggs, 2/3 cup of milk, and a pinch of salt.
- Add 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon or ground nutmeg if desired, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for flavor.
- Cut six thick slices of bread.
- Dunk each slice in the egg mixture, turning to soak both sides.
- Lightly butter a griddle or skillet and heat it over medium-high heat.
- Place the soaked bread on the griddle and cook until both sides are golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- Serve hot with toppings such as fresh berries, powdered sugar, cinnamon, chocolate chips, or maple syrup.
Recipe notes
Helpful tips
- Use thick bread that can absorb the custard without falling apart.
- Coat both sides evenly.
- Cook over medium to medium-high heat until golden.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Equipment
- Shallow bowl
- Whisk or fork
- Griddle or large frying pan
- Spatula
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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