Description
A classic French toast recipe featuring a rich, fluffy batter enhanced with cinnamon and sugar—quick to whip up and delightfully comforting.
Ingredients
4 large eggs
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
8 thick slices of bread
Instructions
- Preheat a griddle to 350°F or heat a skillet over medium heat.
- In a blender, combine eggs, milk, flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth. (If whisking by hand, mix flour with eggs first, then add the remaining ingredients.)
- Dip each slice of bread into the batter, coating both sides thoroughly.
- Place coated bread slices on the hot, greased griddle or skillet.
- Cook each side for a few minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from heat and serve warm with syrup, butter, or powdered sugar.
Notes
- Use slightly stale bread for better absorption.
- Try dairy-free alternatives like almond or oat milk.
- Add orange zest, nutmeg, or almond extract for extra flavor.
- Top with berries, whipped cream, or flavored syrups.
- Freeze cooked slices for up to 3 months for easy breakfasts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddle
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
