Fluffy French Toast (Classic Recipe)
This classic, easy french toast recipe makes the most perfect, vanilla egg custard soaked cinnamon french toast in all the land. With buttery edges and soft insides. Let me show you how to make french toast that is perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 504kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 8 slices challah bread or brioche bread
- 4 Tablespoons salted butter
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- In a shallow dish like an 8x8" pan or pie plate, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar.
- Melt butter on a griddle or in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Working in batches if needed, dip both sides of each slice of bread in the egg mixture, then fry until golden brown in the butter. Flip and cook on the other side until golden brown. Repeat with remaining bread.
- Transfer to a serving plate and dust with powdered sugar. Serve with your favorite syrup or honey.
Nutrition
Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 249mg | Sodium: 574mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 837IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 4mg