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French Toast

A cozy classic that cooks up with a caramelized edge and a tender center, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon butter for frying Use unsalted butter for optimal flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for frying Prevents butter from burning.
  • 6 to 8 slices bread somewhat stale, like challah or brioche Stale bread holds custard better.
  • 3 large eggs Fresh eggs provide rich flavor.
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream or whipping cream, or eggnog for a holiday version Cream adds richness.
  • 1 pinch table salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg optional Omit if using eggnog.
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Balances flavors.
  • 2 tablespoons almond extract optional Substitute with orange juice for variation.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract such as King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract Adds depth to custard.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment and set aside.
  2. In a heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat, or preheat an electric griddle to 300°F.
Make the Custard
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, nutmeg, sugar, almond extract, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Pour the custard into a shallow casserole dish.
Soak the Bread
  1. Place two slices of bread in the custard for about 30 seconds, flip, and soak for another 30 seconds.
  2. Ensure slices absorb some custard without becoming soggy.
Cook the French Toast
  1. Transfer slices to the hot skillet or griddle and fry until golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes per side.
  2. Adjust heat as needed to avoid scorching.
Keep Warm and Serve
  1. Move cooked slices to the prepared baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm.
  2. Serve hot with butter and maple syrup, or dust with powdered sugar and add fresh fruit.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 7gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g

Notes

Use slightly stale bread for better custard absorption. Customize flavors with various extracts.

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