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    How to Make French Toast

    Updated May 8, 2024 / By Holly Erickson & Natalie Mortimer

    Nothing fancy—simply how to make the very best French toast you’ve ever had! Now, pass the maple syrup.

    4 slices of homemade French toast topped with sliced butter and maple syrup on a plate with a fork beside it

    A Simple French Toast Recipe To Make Any Day Of The Week

    Our super classic french toast recipe is everything you need to start the morning—the kind of easy recipe that takes a pretty-good day into the realm of greatness (and it is THE BEST Mothers Day Recipe we know). In other words, this really is the best French toast recipe of all! If you’re a fan of cinnamon + breakfast (who isn’t?), you’ll also want to make our Six Ingredient Breakfast Quinoa and Mom's Zucchini Bread Muffins.

    sliced brioche, eggs, cinnamon, butter, heavy cream cream and vanilla in bowls on the counter to make home made French toast

    Ingredients For This Easy French Toast Recipe

    • Eggs

    • Cream

    • Vanilla extract

    • Cinnamon

    • Butter

    • Bread

    two eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract and cinnamon in a glass 8x8 baking dish on the counter
    eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract and cinnamon whisked together in a glass dish on the counter for home made French toast
    a slice of brioche bread being dipped cream and egg batter in a glass dish on the counter for homemade French toast
    a slice of brioche bread being dipped cream and egg batter in a glass dish on the counter for homemade French toast

    How To Make Homemade French Toast

    1. Make the French toast batter! Whisk the eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract and cinnamon in a medium bowl until fully combined.

    2. Melt some butter in a large skillet until it’s bubbly!

    3. Soak the bread slices in the cream-and-egg batter. About 30 seconds on each side.

    4. Cook the French toast! Lay the wet slice of bread in the bubbling hot butter and let it brown. Then flip with a spatula and brown the other side.

    5. More butter. Repeat with the rest of the bread until you’ve made a mountain of gorgeous, golden brown, homemade French toast!

    6. Dig in! Serve with warm maple syrup and plenty of extra butter.

    a slice of brioche bread soaked in egg and cream batter being fried in a skillet for French toast
    4 slices of homemade French toast topped with sliced butter and syrup on a serving platter

    How to Store Leftovers + Tips

    • A note on the best bread for French toast: Challah is tender, squishy and a classic restaurant favorite. It’s what we use to make our Baked French Toast recipe. Brioche is even richer than challah, and is another favorite. White or wheat will also work, but we suggest buying bread and slicing it yourself for thicker slices.

    • Our best French toast recipe relies upon a three egg batter which results in a custardy French toast batter with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla.

    • Pain perdu, or lost bread in English, is the French solution to using day-old bread that has dried out past its prime. Perfect for dunking in custard and covering with maple syrup.

    • French toast loves friends, including Turkey Breakfast Patties and/or bacon in the oven, and a fresh Fruit Salad on the side.

    • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    4 slices of homemade French toast topped with sliced butter and syrup on a serving platter with a fork and a knife
    4 slices of homemade French toast topped with sliced butter and syrup on a plate with a fork and a knife and a bite being cut

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    How to Make French Toast Recipe

    Updated May 8, 2024

    By Holly Erickson & Natalie Mortimer

    • Serves:  4
    • Prep Time:  5 min
    • Cook Time:  20 min
    • Calories:  551
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    Description

    Nothing fancy—simply how to make the very best French toast you’ve ever had! Now, pass the maple syrup.

    Ingredients

    • 3 large eggs, beaten
    • ¾ cup heavy cream
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for serving
    • 6 to 8 slices bread (We like white, wheat, brioche, French or challah)
    • Maple syrup, warmed, for serving

    Method

    1. In a baking dish or shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, vanilla, and cinnamon until fully combined.

      two eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract and cinnamon in a glass 8x8 baking dish on the counter

    2. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add the 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter, and cook until melted and foamy, but not browned.

      cast iron skillet with piece of butter in it

    3. Working with one piece at a time, add the bread to the egg mixture; and let it soak for about 15 seconds, then flip and soak for another 15 seconds, or until the bread is wet. Add the bread to the melted butter and cook until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining slices of bread, adding the remaining butter 1-2 tablespoons at a time as needed.

      a slice of brioche bread being dipped cream and egg batter in a glass dish on the counter for homemade French toast

    4. Serve the French toast hot with extra butter and maple syrup on the side.

      4 slices of homemade French toast topped with sliced butter and syrup on a serving platter

    Nutrition Info

    • Per Serving
    • Amount
    • Calories 551
    • Protein 10 g
    • Carbohydrates 62 g
    • Total Fat 29 g
    • Dietary Fiber 1 g
    • Cholesterol 215 mg
    • Sodium 296 mg
    • Total Sugars 35 g

    How to Make French Toast

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    • Rita

      Modern proper has the best recipes. Easy to follow and makes delicious food. These were a hit at the breakfast table.

      Thanks Rita!

    • Jessica

      This really is the best french toast recipe. Printing it now to keep it in the rotation! Thank you!

      Thanks Jessica, we are so glad you loved it!

    • Jenn

      This French toast was so good! I love the addition of cinnamon in the egg mixture!

      Thanks Jenn, glad you loved it!