PERFECT FRENCH TOAST

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Make and share this Perfect French Toast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mary Butterfield

Categories     Breads

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 medium orange, juice of
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cognac (optional)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 lemon, zest of
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch of freshly ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt
6 slices bread, 1-inch-thick, such as brioche, preferably day-old
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
pure maple syrup (optional)

Steps:

  • Whisk together eggs, milk, juice, vanilla, cognac, sugar, zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
  • Place bread in a shallow baking dish large enough to hold bread slices in a single layer.
  • Pour egg mixture over bread; soak 10 minutes. Turn slices over; soak 10 minutes more or until soaked through.
  • Preheat oven to 200°.
  • Place a wire rack on a baking sheet, and set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry half the bread slices until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer to wire rack; place in oven while cooking remaining bread.
  • Wipe skillet, and repeat with remaining butter, oil, and bread.
  • Keep in oven until ready to serve.
  • Serve warm with maple syrup, if desired.

Robbie Bowman
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I made this French toast for my family and they loved it! The bread was perfectly cooked and the cinnamon sugar topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Fnh Gg
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This French toast is delicious! The bread is perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. The cinnamon sugar topping is also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Grace Hill
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I've made this French toast recipe several times and it's always a hit! The bread is perfectly cooked and the cinnamon sugar topping is the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mirza shari
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This French toast is the best! It's easy to make and it tastes amazing. The bread is perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. The cinnamon sugar topping is also delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Rms Rms
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I made this French toast for breakfast this morning and it was a hit! The bread was perfectly cooked and the cinnamon sugar topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Rolly Perez
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This French toast is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! The bread is perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. The cinnamon sugar topping is also delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Elizabeth Nanyonyi
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I made this French toast for my family and they loved it! The bread was perfectly cooked and the cinnamon sugar topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Moeen Abbasi
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This French toast was delicious! The bread was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. The cinnamon sugar topping was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


jesudetan enoch fagbemi
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I've never been a fan of French toast, but this recipe changed my mind. The toast was light and fluffy, and the cinnamon sugar topping was the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.


yolly jovopa
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This French toast is so good! I made it for my family and they all raved about it. The bread was perfectly cooked and the cinnamon sugar topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Michael Padilla
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My kids loved this French toast! They said it was the best they've ever had. I'm glad I found this recipe because it's definitely a winner.


Ayele Ayele
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This was my first time making French toast and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the toast was delicious. I used a thick-sliced bread and it held up well to the cooking process. I also added some fresh berries to the top of the t


Robyn Tendo
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I've tried many French toast recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The bread is perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. The cinnamon sugar topping is also delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Zaffar Rafiq
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This French toast recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. The toast is golden brown and fluffy on the inside, and the cinnamon sugar topping is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


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