How to Make French Toast

Introduction

French toast is an easy yet tasty breakfast. It's also great for using up bread that's on the verge of becoming just a little too old. There are many variations of French toast but the key ingredients are always eggs and bread, obviously. This recipe makes 5 or 6 slices.

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Difficulty: Easy

Tips & Warnings:

Older bread is actually better for French toast, as it absorbs the egg better without falling apart.
Try sautéed apple rings or applesauce on French toast, too.

Step1

Put the oven on to Warm.

Step2

Beat eggs, milk, vanilla and cinnamon in a shallow bowl or small baking pan.

Step3

Dip bread into egg mixture and coat both sides.

Step4

Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add bread in batches and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Add more butter as needed.

Step5

Keep the cooked slices warm in the oven until all the toast is ready.

Step6

Serve the toast warm with syrup, jam, or powdered sugar.

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afewtips said

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on 7/22/2008 Video is ok - but she left out the kind of bread to use.
Challah bread makes the best french toast.
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HermanaSonia said

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on 3/12/2008 This is the best "How to" to I have seen. Clear, great shots, and simple. Thanks.

iliveatthelake said

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on 3/10/2008 The way that my mother taught me to make French Toast was to take a can or carton of Egg Nog to use as the liquid. Dip your thick "stale" bread into the egg nog and cook. She would then dust it with a little cinnamon.
You can get egg nog all year round in a can or use your left over egg nog from the holidays.
This is a delightful change from the traditional way it's cooked. I hope you will try it and enjoy it as much as my famaily does.

Fike said

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on 3/10/2008 I like the video addition! See my own article on making French toast with rye bread. Yep: it's simple, quick, hearty, and it's got both protein and carbohydrates built in. With the "right" toppings, produce as well. Bravo.