Classic French Toast Recipe

Classic French Toast Recipe

**Ingredients:**

– 1 loaf of day-old bread (Baguette, Brioche, or French bread)
– 4 large eggs
– 1 cup milk (whole milk or any preferred type)
– 2 tablespoons sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
– Pinch of salt
– Butter or oil for frying
– Powdered sugar, honey, or syrup for serving

**Instructions:**

1. **Prepare the Bread:**
– If using a baguette or French bread, slice the bread into thick slices, about 1 inch thick.
– If the bread is very fresh, you can leave the slices out for a few hours to dry out a bit. This helps the bread absorb the egg mixture without becoming too soggy.

2. **Make the Egg Mixture:**
– In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well combined.

3. **Soak the Bread:**
– Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for a few seconds on each side. Make sure the bread is well-coated but not falling apart.

4. **Cook the French Toast:**
– Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a bit of butter or oil.
– Place the soaked bread slices onto the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.

5. **Serve:**
– Once cooked, remove the French toast slices from the skillet and place them on a serving plate.
– Sprinkle with powdered sugar, or drizzle with honey or syrup.
– You can also serve with fresh fruits, whipped cream, or a dusting of cinnamon sugar.

Tips:

– If you prefer a richer flavor, use cream instead of milk in the egg mixture.
– For added texture, you can coat the soaked bread slices with crushed cornflakes before frying.
– This dish is perfect for using up stale bread, as the slightly dry texture will absorb the egg mixture without becoming mushy.

Enjoy your French Toast! Let me know if you need any additional recipes or tips.