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Fluffy French Toast

This fluffy French toast recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for a luxurious breakfast brunch at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4-6 slices thick bread Use slightly stale bread for optimal soaking.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup milk Almond or oat milk can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Don't skip this for better flavor.
  • 1 pinch baking powder Helps make the toast fluffy.
  • sugar Optional, can be replaced with nutmeg for less sweetness.
  • a dash of orange zest Optional, adds a citrus pop.
  • 1 tablespoon butter For cooking, can be substituted with coconut oil.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Crack the eggs into a wide bowl and whisk them until well blended.
  2. Pour in the milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and baking powder. Whisk to combine.
  3. Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated without letting them drown.
Cooking
  1. Heat a pan over medium heat and melt a dab of butter.
  2. Add the coated bread slices to the pan and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Ensure to monitor the color; aim for a nice caramel color before flipping.
Serving
  1. Serve warm and consider topping with fresh berries, honey, powdered sugar, or syrup.

Notes

This recipe can be made in advance. Prepare a double batch, store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for a month. Simple reheating methods keep them crunchy!