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Easy French Toast Recipe

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This easy French Toast recipe features thick slices of Challah, Brioche, or Texas Toast soaked in a rich custard made from eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and honey. The bread is pan-sautéed until golden brown and finished in the oven to ensure a perfectly set custard center. It’s a warm, comforting breakfast treat with a balance of sweet and aromatic flavors.

Ingredients

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Egg Mixture

  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp warm honey

Bread and Cooking

  • 1 lb bread such as Challah, Brioche, or Texas Toast (about 8–10 slices, 3/4” thick)
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter (for sautéing)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Bread: Slice your bread about 3/4″ thick, then arrange the slices on a wire rack and let them dry out slightly for 1-2 hours if possible. This helps the bread soak up the egg mixture better. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 275˚F to keep the cooked toast warm later.
  2. Make Egg Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, whole milk, salt, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and warm honey until fully blended and the honey has dissolved. Pour this mixture into a casserole dish or shallow pan that can hold multiple bread slices for dipping.
  3. Preheat Skillet: Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and melt 2 tablespoons of the unsalted butter, ensuring the pan is hot enough for sautéing but not burning the butter.
  4. Soak and Sauté Bread: Dip 4 pieces of bread at a time into the egg mixture, soaking each side for 30-40 seconds depending on thickness. Let any excess drip back into the dish before transferring the bread to the hot skillet. Sauté each slice for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Keep Warm in Oven: Transfer the sautéed toast to a baking sheet and place it in the preheated oven at 275˚F to keep warm. Repeat the soaking and sautéing process with remaining bread, adding more butter to the pan as needed. After all slices are cooked, leave them in the oven an additional 10-15 minutes to allow the custard inside to fully set before serving warm.

Notes

  • Drying out the bread beforehand helps prevent sogginess and improves soaking.
  • Using thicker bread slices like Challah or Brioche gives a rich, custardy interior and a crispy outer crust.
  • If you don’t have whole milk, 2% milk works as a substitute but whole milk yields creamier results.
  • Adjust soaking time based on bread thickness—thicker slices may need longer soaking to absorb the custard fully.
  • Keep the skillet at medium-low heat to avoid burning the butter or the bread crust.
  • Keeping cooked toast warm in the oven ensures serving all slices hot and with a perfect center.

Keywords: French Toast, Breakfast, Easy French Toast, Custard Toast, Brunch Recipe, Challah French Toast, Brioche French Toast

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