Easy French Toast with Homemade or Bakery Bread
A cozy, golden French toast recipe made with thick slices of homemade or bakery-style bread — crisp on the edges, custardy in the middle, and ready in 10 minutes.
Equipment
- 1 Serrated bread knife (for slicing homemade bread)
- 1 Medium mixing bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Non-stick Skillet or Griddle
- 1 Spatula
Ingredients
- 4-6 slices homemade bread (about 1-inch thick) or bakery-style brioche, challah, or sourdough
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (optional for a sweeter French Toast)
- 1 pinch of salt
- 2 tsp butter for cooking (more for topping)
Optional Toppings:
- Fresh Berries and Whipped Cream
- Maple Syrup
- Butter
- Powdered Sugar
Instructions
Slice the bread:
- If using homemade bread, use a serrated knife to cut 4-6 thick slices, about 1 inch each. Thick slices absorb the custard mixture without falling apart.
Prepare the custard:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, sugar (if using), and a pinch of salt until well combined. Transfer the mixture to a shallow dish or pie pan for easy dipping.
Dip the bread:
- Working with one slice at a time, place the bread into the custard mixture. Let it soak for about 10-15 seconds on each side, ensuring it’s fully coated but not too soggy.
Cook the French toast:
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a tablespoon of butter. Once the butter is melted and sizzling, place the soaked bread slices in the skillet.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Add more butter as needed for additional batches.
Serve:
- Serve the French toast warm with your favorite toppings like more butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh berries.
