This iconic dish is all about the details. While french toast might seem simple, looks can be deceiving. To get that perfectly crispy exterior and creamy, silky custard on the inside we spent weeks eating tons of butter, bread, and syrup to discover the best classic french toast recipe. The end result is indulgent, delicious, and most importantly, easy to make. What’s not to love?

Quick Info

⏱️ 20 min • 🍽️ 4 servings • ⭐ 98%

Nutrition

382 cal • 14g protein • 25g carbs • 27g fat

Tags

[North American] • [Vegetarian] • [Easy] • [Under 30 Minutes] • [Breakfast] • [Brunch] • [Under 45 Minutes] • [Under 1 Hour]

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• ¾ cup whole milk
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• 2–4 tablespoons light brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
• 1 loaf of day-old challah bread, sliced 1–1½-inch-thick
• Unsalted butter or ghee, for greasing
• Softened butter
• Pure maple syrup, warmed
• Flaky sea salt
• Fresh berries

Instructions Preview

1. Preheat a nonstick electric griddle to 300…
2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until well…
3. Working in batches, dip each slice of chal…

…and 3 more steps

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Recipe by: Katie Aubin, Codii Lopez, Kelly Paige • From: Tasty 101