Classic French Toast
It’s almost the weekend, let’s have some fun! French toast is easy, fast and a tasty treat for a weekend morning. Lay your bread out the night before and this comes together quickly the next morning. No time to lay out the night before? Toss the bread in a 275 degree oven for 10 minutes to harden up and then start recipe. A kid and adult pleaser!
Serves 4, 2 slices each
Ingredients:
3 eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp apple pie or pumpkin pie spice (optional)
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup flour
8 thick slices Texas toast or Challah bread (I’ve also used fresh cinnamon raisin bread!)
Garnish:
Fresh berries
Powdered sugar
Maple syrup
Directions:
Lay bread in single layer on cookie sheet. Leave uncovered overnight to allow bread to harden a bit.
Mix together batter in a shallow baking dish. Ensure all ingredients are well combined and eggs are beaten. (You can also combine batter ingredients in a blender and pour into a shallow baking dish!). Lay bread in mixture allowing the first side to soak up batter for roughly 30-45 seconds. Flip and repeat on other side.
Cook in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat or on a large griddle heated to 375 degrees. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Repeat in batches until all bread is cooked. Serve warm with berries, powdered sugar and syrup.