French Toast Recipe

This French Toast Recipe is a fluffy and custardy recipe, which is made with thick slices of sourdough bread and a sweet vanilla batter. It’s the perfect weekend breakfast, ready in about 15 minutes.

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French Toast Recipe Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 2/3 cup milk
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar (plus more to dust)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 8 slices sourdough bread
• For serving:
• Butter
• Maple syrup

How To Make French Toast Recipe

1. Make the custard: In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Add the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and combined.
2. Strain the mixture: Run the custard through a mesh strainer into a clean bowl. This removes any lumps of flour or chalaza (egg white strings), ensuring the French toast cooks cleanly without speckles.
3. Heat the pan: Warm your skillet or non-stick griddle to 175°C (350°F) or medium heat. Add a little butter to the pan and let it melt.
4. Dip and cook: Quickly dip each slice of sourdough bread into the custard, coating both sides. Do not let it soak too long, or it will become soggy. Lay the bread onto the hot pan. Cook for 1–2 minutes per side, until deep golden brown.
5. Serve it up: Transfer the cooked slices to a plate. Dust generously with powdered sugar and top with butter and maple syrup. Eat immediately while hot.

Recipe Tips

• The Secret Ingredient (Flour): Adding a small amount of flour to the egg mixture creates a batter rather than just a plain egg wash. This results in a French toast that is fluffier and has a slightly crispier exterior, similar to restaurant-style French toast.
• Why Sourdough?: Sourdough is the ideal bread for French toast because its sturdy structure holds up well to the heavy custard without disintegrating. Plus, the slight tang balances the sweet powdered sugar perfectly.
• Stale is Better: If you have time, slice your bread the night before and leave it out on the counter to dry. Stale bread acts like a sponge and absorbs the custard better without getting mushy.
• Heat Management: If your pan is too hot, the outside will burn before the inside custard is cooked. Medium heat is the sweet spot. If the butter starts smoking, turn it down.
• Why Strain?: Straining the custard might seem like extra work, but it guarantees you won’t have bits of unmixed flour or “scrambled egg” bits on the surface of your toast.

What To Serve With French Toast Recipe

While delicious on its own, French toast is better with sides.

• Crispy bacon or breakfast sausage
• Fresh strawberries, blueberries, or bananas
• Warm maple syrup
• Whipped cream

How To Store French Toast Recipe

• Refrigerate: Store leftover cooked slices in an airtight container or Ziploc bag in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat: To maintain the texture, reheat the slices in a toaster or toaster oven. Microwaving tends to make them rubbery.
• Freeze: French toast freezes excellently. Place a sheet of parchment paper between slices to prevent sticking, then freeze in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. You can pop them straight into the toaster from frozen.

French Toast Recipe Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 310
• Total Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Cholesterol: 195mg
• Sodium: 450mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 42g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 8g
• Protein: 12g

Nutrition information is estimated per serving (2 slices).

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