How to Make and Cook Cinnamon French Toast

Serve homemade French toast alongside fresh fruit.

Put away the cereal box and treat yourself to homemade cinnamon French toast when you're craving a decadent breakfast. French toast isn't complicated to make, but it tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. You can turn French toast into a complete, filling meal by topping it with fresh fruit, such as strawberries, and serving it with crispy bacon or eggs. As a creative mealtime twist, treat your family to a French toast dinner.

Things You'll Need

• 8 slices of slightly stale French or Italian loaf bread, 1 inch thick
• 4 eggs
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/4 tsp. natural vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Non-stick skillet or frying pan
• Butter for frying
• Maple syrup, powdered sugar or fresh fruit (optional)

Instructions

1. Slice slightly stale French or Italian loaf bread into eight 1-inch slices; the bread may fall apart if it is too fresh.

2. Whisk four eggs, 2/3 cups of milk, 1/4 tsp. of natural vanilla extract and 2 1/2 tsp. of cinnamon together in a mixing bowl until the mixture is blended.

3. Melt butter in a large, non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.

4. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, thoroughly coating each side.

5. Fry the bread slices in the skillet or frying pan until both sides are golden brown. Serve the French toast topped with maple syrup, powdered sugar or fresh fruit, if desired.

References

• All Recipes: Original Recipe French Toast
• Simply Recipes: French Toast