This French toast recipe will help you make absolutely delicious Classic French Toasts. The method to make these French Toasts is very easy, and you can serve them for breakfast in no time.
Whenever I have to make a quick breakfast, French Toast is my savior. It is loved by all in my house. I have perfected this classic French Toast recipe and it is fool proof.
I also enjoy making cinnamon rolls and cherry pie for breakfast. Though I make them only when I have more time.
What type of bread should be used?
Use any bread preferably the one with thick slices. It is a good idea to use bread that is one or two days old. Fresh bread is softer, and slices tend to become too soggy to handle. Though I make do with whatever bread is available at home.
Prepare the batter
I use half cup milk with two large eggs for batter. For creamy flavor, you can use cream instead of milk, or use half and half.
Beat the eggs and add milk, vanilla, cinnamon powder, and nutmeg powder. I prefer to grate nutmeg and use freshly grated nutmeg powder. It has wonderful flavor that we do not get with ready made nutmeg powder. Also add sugar and salt. Mix everything well.
Make French Toast
If using sandwich bread, cut the bread slices diagonally. Heat a skillet or griddle and butter it. Dunk a slice of bread in the batter, turn it so that it is properly soaked from both the sides. Now place it on the griddle and cook on both the sides till golden. Keep the flame low so that egg gets cooked properly from inside the bread as well.
Some precautions to take
- Do not dunk the bread slice in batter too long. It will make the slice soggy and difficult to handle. Moreover, the toast itself will come out soggy. Soak the bread for about 2 seconds on both the sides and then take it out and put it on griddle.
- Cook on low to medium heat. If the temperature is too high, the toast will get cooked on the outside, but the egg will remain uncooked inside.
- Use a griddle, tawa, or a heavy skillet for better result.
Serving tips
Serve freshly made French Toasts with a pat of butter. You can sprinkle some powdered sugar on top.
Many people like to eat it with fresh fruits, maple syrup, or honey. I sometimes sprinkle grated coconut on the toasts.
French Toast served with blueberry compote
If you like Indian style breakfast, you can try Moradabadi moong dal chaat. Paneer kulcha without oven is another good vegetarian breakfast option. I very often make sabudana khichdi on weekends.
French Toast recipe | How To Make Classic French Toast
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| Servings | Prep Time |
| 6 toasts | 5 minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 10 minutes |
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French toasts are quick to make and filling. This makes them perfect for breakfast. Slightly sweet and savory, they taste good when served with fresh fruits.
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- 3 slices large, thick bread Each slice cut diagonally to get 6 triangular slices
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
- 1-2 tablespoon butter
- First of all prepare the batter. Beat the eggs. Add milk, and all other ingredients except butter. Mix well.
- Heat the griddle and apply some butter on the surface. Dunk slice of bread in batter and coat it with batter from both the sides. Place it on griddle and cook it on low to medium flame till the side turns golden and crisp. Turn the slice and cook from other side as well. If your griddle can accommodate more slices, you can cook 3-4 slices together.
- Serve hot with fresh fruits and maple syrup.
- Dunk bread slice in the batter only for few seconds. If you will keep it long in the batter, it will turn soggy, and it will be difficult to take it out from the batter.
- Cook the slices on low to medium heat. If you keep the temperature high, toast will get cooked from outside but the egg inside will remain uncooked.
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