This Classic French Toast is light and fluffy, perfectly crisp and browned on the edges, and absolutely delicious. Ready in under 15 minutes, this sweet and savory breakfast is the best way to start your morning. It's quick and easy to whip up on busy mornings but fancy enough for a weekend brunch spread.
Thick slices of bread are dunked and coated in a egg mixture with cinnamon and milk, then fried to perfection on the stove before serving with butter and maple syrup. Is there anything better?
Why You’ll Love French Toast
- It’s a quick and easy breakfast. Fresh toast is a great breakfast meal since it’s ready in under 15 minutes. It's so easy to prep and make that you can even do it half asleep — or with kids in tow.
- It’s savory and sweet. Enjoy a sweet and savory breakfast with this eggy bread, but make it even sweeter with a generous serving of maple syrup poured over top. Trust me, you won't regret it.
- A great way to use leftover bread. Did you know that stale bread is actually preferred for French toast? So, when you have a loaf of bread that’s about to get tossed, use it to make this recipe instead.
- You can use any kind of bread. No matter what kind of bread you prefer, you can use it to make French toast. Thickly sliced bread works best, but any bread will work! For the fluffiest outcome, I recommend a loaf of Brioche or Challah.
Ingredients and Substitutions
To make this delicious French Toast, you will need the following ingredients (full quantities in the recipe card below):
- bread - although French toast is a great recipe for using up leftover bread, using the right bread can alter the outcome of your French toast immensely. For the best French toast, go for a freshly baked loaf of Brioche or Challah.
- milk
- eggs
- cinnamon
- salt
- butter
French Toast Toppings
We topped our toast with the classics — butter and maple syrup. We also added some blueberries. Some other toppings that you can add to French toast are:
- strawberries or raspberries
- banana slices
- chocolate chips
- whipped cream
- confectioner's sugar
- peanut butter
- nutella
- honey
- extra cinnamon
How to Make the Best French Toast
- Dunk the bread. In a shallow plate or mixing bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, cinnamon, and salt. Dunk the bread, one slice at a time, in the egg mixture and then flip it over to soak both sides.
- Make the French toast. Lightly butter a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Transfer the bread slices to the hot skillet (you will likely be able to fit only 2-3 at a time in a large skillet so you will have to cook in batches) or a griddle. Cook until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip over and cook until browned on the other side, another 3 to 4 minutes.
- Serve. Serve hot with a pat of butter, maple syrup, and/or fresh berries.
How to Serve
French Toast is the perfect meal to serve on a weekend brunch spread. Some other items I like to serve it with at brunch are:
- Egg and Potato Breakfast Casserole
- Fruit and Yogurt Parfait
- Deviled Eggs
- Spring Vegetable Frittata
- Fruit Salad
Storing Instructions
- How to store: Allow any leftover French toast to cool to room temperature, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
- How to reheat: For the best results, reheat leftover French toast in a preheated 375F oven for 10 minutes. To prevent it from drying out, you can wrap it loosely in aluminum foil. However, if it seems soggy, allowing it to dry out in the oven might be a good idea! You can also reheat French toast in the air fryer at 350F for about 5 minutes.
More Breakfast Recipes
- 50 Best Breakfast Ideas
- Triple Berry French Toast
- Baked Gingerbread French Toast Casserole
- Old-Fashioned Pancakes
- Skillet Cinnamon Rolls
- Blueberry Pancakes
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Recipe
French Toast
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This Classic French Toast is light and fluffy, crisp and browned on the edges, and so delicious. The best part? Breakfast is ready in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 6 thick slices of bread
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (plus more for serving)
- maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- In a shallow mixing bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, cinnamon, and salt.
- Lightly butter a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Dunk the bread, one slice at a time, in the egg mixture and then flip it over to soak both sides.
- Transfer the bread slices to the hot skillet (you will likely be able to fit only 2-3 at a time in a large skillet so you will have to cook in batches) or a griddle. Cook until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Flip over and cook until browned on the other side, another 3 to 4 minutes.
- Serve hot with a pat of butter, maple syrup, and/or fresh berries.
Notes
How to store: Allow any leftover French toast to cool to room temperature, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
How to reheat: For the best results, reheat leftover French toast in a preheated 375F oven for 10 minutes. To prevent it from drying out, you can wrap it loosely in aluminum foil. However, if it seems soggy, allowing it to dry out in the oven might be a good idea! You can also reheat French toast in the air fryer at 350F for about 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
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