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A serving of sliced French toast with orange slices on the side.

Classic French Toast

Diana Rattray
Learn how to make classic French toast with this easy recipe, then add cinnamon, vanilla, or your favorite toppings.
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Servings 4 servings
Calories 311
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • Pinch of fine salt
  • 2 to 3 tbsp sugar (optional)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
  • 4 tsp butter, divided
  • 8 slices bread, preferably day-old or slightly stale
  • Syrup or confectioners' sugar, for serving

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Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 200°F and place a large baking sheet in the oven.
  • Whisk the eggs, milk, and salt in a bowl until well blended. Whisk in sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract, if using.
    4 large eggs | 2/3 cup milk | 2 to 3 tbsp sugar (optional) | 1 tsp cinnamon (optional) | 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional) | Pinch of fine salt
    • Tip: If using cinnamon, whisk it with the sugar before adding it to the egg mixture to help it disperse more evenly.
  • Melt about 1 teaspoon of the butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat until the butter begins to sizzle.
    4 tsp butter
  • Dip 2 slices of bread into the egg mixture, coating thoroughly, then place them in the pan. Cook for about 2 minutes, or until browned on the bottom, then flip and brown the other side for about 2 minutes. Transfer them to the pan in the oven and repeat with the remaining butter, bread, and egg mixture.
    8 slices bread
    • Tip: Don’t soak soft sandwich bread too long, or it may tear; sturdier bread can sit in the egg mixture a bit longer.
  • Serve French toast with syrup or sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
    Syrup or confectioners' sugar, for serving

Nutrition

Calories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 14gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 202mgSodium: 384mgPotassium: 213mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 463IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 3mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

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