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Classic French Toast
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Classic French Toast

Thick slices of bread soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla custard and pan-fried until golden — a simple, cozy breakfast that turns stale bread into something special.

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Recipe Ingredients

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  • 8 slice Thick-Cut Bread, Brioche or challah, slightly stale
  • 4 pc Large Eggs
  • 1.04 cups Whole Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter, For frying

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  1. 1

    Whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar in a wide, shallow dish.

  2. 2

    Dip each slice of bread into the custard, letting it soak for about 20 seconds per side.

  3. 3

    Melt a little butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat until foaming.

  4. 4

    Cook the soaked bread for 3–4 minutes per side until deeply golden, adding more butter to the pan as needed between batches.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately, stacked high, with maple syrup, butter, and fresh berries.

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📋 Recipe Details

Difficulty:EASY
Prep duration:10 mins
Cook duration:15 mins
Calories count:350 kcal

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving
Amount per servingCalories
350
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g
18%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Cholesterol 53mg
18%
Sodium 385mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate 39g
14%
Dietary Fiber 6g
21%
Total Sugars 8g
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Protein 18g
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories. Used for general nutrition advice.

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