The Perfect French toast Recipe! With just 6 ingredients, It's one of the simplest and tastiest breakfast or brunch recipes to make any day!
Everyone has their own way of making this recipe. You can make it in many ways but we prefer the easy and delicious way with basic ingredients that you can buy at any grocery store.
French toast has always been a family favorite breakfast. Soft in the center and slightly crusty in the outside, it's one of the most popular recipes around here! Why? It's so delicious and easy to make.
You don't need any fancy or secret ingredient to make this classic recipe, you only need 6 ingredients to make the perfect homemade French toast! You don’t have to leave your house to eat the perfect breakfast!
Just dip the slices of bread in egg mixture and fry on both sides. Coat in sugar and cinnamon powder and that's it! You can serve this fluffy and classic French toast recipe with fresh berries for a simple and delicious breakfast or for special occasions, like Christmas morning.
Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this easy recipe:
Stale bread - Thick slices of bread.
Whole milk and eggs - Milk and eggs mixture.
Granulated sugar and cinnamon powder - To coat the bread slices.
Vegetable oil - To fry the bread slices.
Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST AND FLUFFY FRENCH TOAST RECIPE
Step 1: In a shallow dish, whisk the milk and the eggs until well combined.
Step 2: Dip each side of the bread in the egg mixture.
Step 3: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot (verify if the oil is hot with a little of the egg mixture), add the bread slices and fry on both sides until golden brown.
Step 4: With a spatula, transfer the bread slices to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.
Step 5: On a large plate, mix the sugar and the cinnamon powder.
Step 6: Coat the bread slices on both sides in the sugar mixture and serve.
RECIPE TIPS
1. One of the most common mistakes is not choosing the right bread. Stale bread is the best bread for making the most delicious French toast recipe. You can dip this type of bread into the egg mixture without breaking it.
2. Before placing the bread slices to fry, verify if the oil is hot with a little of the egg mixture.
3. Only dip the bread slices for a few seconds in the egg mixture to prevent the bread from becoming soggy before frying it.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is French toast called in Portugal?
Rabanadas! It's one of the most popular Christmas recipes in our country.
What is the most common mistake in making French toast?
Not choosing the right bread and leaving slices of bread to soak for too long.
How to store French toast?
Allow to cool to room temperature before storing. Place the French toast in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. Beyond this time frame, it might start losing its taste, texture and quality.
Vegetable oil for frying (enough oil to cover the bread slices)
Directions
In a shallow dish, whisk the milk and the eggs until well combined.
Dip each side of the bread in the egg mixture.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot (verify if the oil is hot with a little of the egg mixture), add the bread slices and fry on both sides until golden brown.
With a spatula, transfer the bread slices to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.
On a large plate, mix the sugar and the cinnamon powder.
Coat the bread slices on both sides in the sugar mixture and serve.
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