Quick & Easy French Toast: Perfect Fluffy Texture Every Time
Make classic French toast that is golden, fluffy, and custardy in under 20 minutes. This simple recipe uses basic pantry ingredients for a delicious, reliable breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 17 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick bread (like brioche or challah)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter, for cooking
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sugar until fully combined. This is your classic French toast batter.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add half of the butter and let it melt until it sizzles slightly.
- Quickly dip one slice of bread into the egg mixture, turning to coat both sides. Do not let the bread soak too long; you want it coated, not soggy.
- Place the coated bread onto the hot skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the cooked French toast and keep warm while you cook the remaining slices, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings like maple syrup or fresh fruit.
Notes
- Use slightly stale bread for the best texture; it absorbs the custard better without falling apart.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the batter.
- If you want crispier edges, increase the heat slightly during the last minute of cooking each side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 150