Here’s a step-by-step guide to making perfect French toast — soft inside, slightly crisp outside, and golden brown every time 🍞✨
🍴 Perfect French Toast
Ingredients (for 2–4 servings)
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4 slices thick bread (brioche, challah, or Texas toast are ideal)
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2 large eggs
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½ cup milk (or cream for extra richness)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
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Pinch of salt
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Butter or oil for cooking
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Optional toppings: maple syrup, powdered sugar, fresh berries
Step 1: Make the custard
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In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
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Make sure it’s well combined — this ensures even flavor and custard consistency.
Step 2: Prep the bread
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Use slightly stale or day-old bread — it soaks up the custard better without falling apart.
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Slice bread about 1 inch thick. Thin slices can get soggy quickly.
Step 3: Soak the bread
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Dip each slice into the egg mixture for 10–15 seconds per side, letting it absorb the custard.
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Avoid leaving it too long, especially if bread is soft, or it may break apart.
Step 4: Cook to perfection
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Heat a skillet or nonstick pan over medium heat.
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Add butter or oil (about 1–2 tsp per batch).
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Cook each slice 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
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Flip gently with a spatula.
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Adjust heat as needed — too high and the outside burns before the inside cooks.
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Step 5: Serve immediately
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Top with maple syrup, fresh fruit, yogurt, or nuts.
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Optional: sprinkle powdered sugar or drizzle honey for extra sweetness.
✅ Pro Tips for Perfect French Toast
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Thick, slightly stale bread is key — it holds custard without falling apart.
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Medium heat prevents burning while allowing the inside to cook.
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Extra richness: replace ¼ cup milk with cream or half-and-half.
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Crispy edges: brush lightly with melted butter before flipping.
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Make-ahead trick: soak bread in custard, cover, and refrigerate overnight; cook in the morning.
If you want, I can give you a “restaurant-style, ultra-fluffy French toast” version that is soft, custardy inside, slightly crisp outside, and just a little caramelized on top — it’s amazing for brunch.