Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
🧂 Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional but delicious)
- Pinch of salt
- 8 slices of thick bread (brioche or challah works beautifully)
- 2 tablespoons butter (for frying)
- Maple syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh berries for topping
👩🍳 Directions
- Whisk the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth and well blended.
- Preheat the pan: Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a bit of butter to coat the surface.
- Dip the bread: Dunk each slice of bread into the egg mixture, soaking both sides but not so long that it falls apart.
- Cook it up: Place the soaked bread onto the hot skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and slightly crisp around the edges.
- Serve & enjoy: Stack the slices high, drizzle with warm maple syrup, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and add fresh fruit for color and sweetness.
💡 Optional Tips & Variations
- Add a splash of orange juice or zest for a citrus twist.
- Use brioche or challah for a richer texture.
- For a treat, spread Nutella or peanut butter between slices before cooking for “stuffed” French toast!
- Make it savory: skip the vanilla and cinnamon, and top with fried eggs and bacon instead.