Unsurprisingly, French toast has withstood the test of time as a go-to breakfast choice. Its flavor profile is hard to beat; with a delightfully eggy center and crisp, sweet, and buttery outer layer, French toast is a treat that never gets boring. Even during busy mornings, a few minutes of simple preparation can mean a delicious start to the day. With so many delicious toppings and side dish options, French toast can be customized to fit any taste!
ingredients
What is your favorite bread? Long as you have thick bread, you can make all types of magic, but remember, some bread is softer than others, so you can’t let it sit in the mixture long, or you will have a soggy mess.
- Brioche – classic for French toast
- Challah
- French Baguette
- Demi French Bread – my favorite
- Texas Toast
- Thick Sandwich Bread
- Sourdough Bread
- Sara Lee Artesano
These loaves of bread have held wonderfully in the mixture and come out amazing every time.
milk of choice
What do you have on hand?
- whole milk
- heavy cream
- half and half
- evaporated milk
- soy milk
- almond milk
- coconut milk
- low-fat/skim milk
It doesn’t matter what milk you use, I have used all of these, and I promise they all work the same.
Seasonings
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- pumpkin spice
- allspice
- cloves
- cardamom
- ginger
- lavender – not just for teas and perfumes (minty flavor)
Extracts of Choice
- vanilla – classic go to
- lemon – goes great with lavender
- almond
- rum
- orange
- mango
- chocolate
- coffee
Try out a few of your favorite extracts in this dish. You really can’t go wrong.
Recipes that complement this post:
Demi French Bread French Toast
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Demi French Bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon/ nutmeg
Instructions
- Slice your demi French bread into 1-1.5 inch slices. You don't want them too thin.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk all your ingredients together except for the bread.
- Heat your skillet to medium-high, and grease your skillet. You want it hot when you place the bread on it.
- Take your bread slices and dip them in the mixture, flip for a few seconds, and put them right into the skillet. Place as many as you can fit.
- Cook on each side for 2-3 minutes, and turn over. Place on a paper towel to absorb the grease. Enjoy!
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