How to Make French Toast Perfectly

Here’s a step-by-step guide to making perfect French toast — soft inside, slightly crisp outside, and golden brown every time 🍞✨

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🍴 Perfect French Toast

Ingredients (for 2–4 servings)

• 4 slices thick bread (brioche, challah, or Texas toast are ideal)

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup milk (or cream for extra richness)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

• Pinch of salt

• Butter or oil for cooking

• Optional toppings: maple syrup, powdered sugar, fresh berries

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Step 1: Make the custard

1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.

2. Make sure it’s well combined — this ensures even flavor and custard consistency.

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Step 2: Prep the bread

1. Use slightly stale or day-old bread — it soaks up the custard better without falling apart.

2. Slice bread about 1 inch thick. Thin slices can get soggy quickly.

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Step 3: Soak the bread

1. Dip each slice into the egg mixture for 10–15 seconds per side, letting it absorb the custard.

2. Avoid leaving it too long, especially if bread is soft, or it may break apart.

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Step 4: Cook to perfection

1. Heat a skillet or nonstick pan over medium heat.

2. Add butter or oil (about 1–2 tsp per batch).

3. Cook each slice 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown.

   • Flip gently with a spatula.

   • Adjust heat as needed — too high and the outside burns before the inside cooks.

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Step 5: Serve immediately

• Top with maple syrup, fresh fruit, yogurt, or nuts.

• Optional: sprinkle powdered sugar or drizzle honey for extra sweetness.

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✅ Pro Tips for Perfect French Toast

• Thick, slightly stale bread is key — it holds custard without falling apart.

• Medium heat prevents burning while allowing the inside to cook.

• Extra richness: replace ¼ cup milk with cream or half-and-half.

• Crispy edges: brush lightly with melted butter before flipping.

• Make-ahead trick: soak bread in custard, cover, and refrigerate overnight; cook in the morning.

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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.