French toast
Description:
French toast comes out best if you work with thick slices of French or Italian loaf bread that are several days old. That way they've had a chance to firm up, which will make the slices hold up better when you dip them in the egg milk mixture and fry them. Thin slices of fresh bread tend to fall apart or get mushy when you do this, making for lousy French toast.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 8 thick slices 2-day-old bread (better if slightly stale)
- Butter (can sub vegetable oil)
- Maple syrup
Method
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Make the egg mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk,
and cinnamon.
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Soak the bread slices in egg mixture: Place each slice of bread into the
mixture.
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Fry the French toast: Melt butter in a skillet and cook slices until
golden brown.
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Serve: Serve hot with butter, maple syrup, and/or fresh berries.
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Nutritional Facts
455
Calories
15g
Fat
59g
Carbs
13g
Protein
source: simpley recipes.com
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