Description
Golden, fluffy French toast made with simple pantry staples, perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices bread
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, sugar, and salt.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp butter, letting it melt and coat the pan.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for a few seconds on each side.
- Place the soaked bread slices in the hot skillet and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the cooked French toast to a serving plate and repeat with any remaining slices.
- Serve warm with maple syrup and fresh fruit if desired.
Notes
For extra crispiness, use slightly stale bread. Adjust sweetness by varying the sugar amount.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 156kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 155mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 93mg
Keywords: breakfast, brunch, comfort food