simple French Toast recipe

Here’s a classic, simple French Toast recipe — perfect for breakfast or brunch 🍞🥚🍯

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🍞 Simple French Toast

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

• 4 slices bread (slightly stale works best)

• 2 eggs

• ½ cup milk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

• Pinch of salt

• Butter or oil, for cooking

• Maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fruit for serving

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🔪 Instructions

1. Make the batter

• In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.

2. Dip the bread

• Coat each slice of bread in the egg mixture, letting it soak for a few seconds on each side.

3. Cook

• Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt a small pat of butter.

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

4. Serve

• Top with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh fruit.

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🟢 Tips

• Stale bread absorbs more custard and stays soft inside

• Add flavor: a splash of orange juice or a pinch of nutmeg

• Crispier edges: cook on medium-high heat

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If you want, I can give you:

• A super fluffy French Toast version

• A baked French Toast casserole for a crowd

• A vegan/dairy-free version

Do you want me to make one of those?