French toast is a delicious classic breakfast menu, made of white bread, eggs, milk and a little sweetener. The goal is to make the toast full of flavor and softness using the right dough and the bread is baked at the right temperature until golden brown and the eggs are fully cooked. This menu was originally created to take advantage of near-expired bread. So, if you have leftover bread, this is a good opportunity to make the most of it. French toast is quick and easy to make if you know how to make it, and in no time you'll be able to make it perfectly for yourself or to enjoy together.
Ingredients
Classic French Toast
- 8 slices of white bread
- 4 large eggs
- 2/3 tablespoon (10 ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon (2.5 grams) cinnamon
- cup (30 grams) flour (optional)
- cup (30 grams) sugar (optional)
- teaspoon (1.5 grams) salt (optional)
- Butter or nonstick spray oil
For 8 servings
Choice of Sprinkling or Spread
- Maple syrup
- Honey
- Fine granulated sugar
- Cinnamon powder
- Jam
- Fresh fruit
- Chocolate jam
Step
Part 1 of 3: Making the Dough
Step 1. Crack 4 large eggs in a large bowl
Crack the eggshell on a hard surface, such as a kitchen counter, then open the shell over a bowl. Place the egg yolks in a bowl and, if necessary, remove any bits of eggshell that have come in.
Eggs will mix better if the eggs are left at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before solving.
Step 2. Place eggs, vanilla extract and cinnamon in a bowl
Measure out 2/3 tablespoons (10 ml) of milk and put it in the bowl containing the egg. Then, mix in 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of vanilla extract, plus 1 teaspoon (2.5 grams) of cinnamon powder. It's a good idea to add the ingredients separately, as the ingredients will mix well in the soft egg whites if you add them one at a time.
- Use whole milk that still contains a lot of fat, if you like. The more fat, the denser and tastier the dough will be.
- If you want a sweeter taste, add cup (30 grams) of sugar or a little honey to the beaten eggs.
- Add teaspoon (1.5 grams) of salt to make the dough softer.
Step 3. Beat the eggs and ingredients with a fork or an egg whisk (whisk)
Use a fork or egg beater in quick circular motions to avoid spilling or splashing. The yolk breaks quickly, while at that time you have to focus on mixing the ingredients.
- When the dough is done, it will look soft and brown in color.
- Make sure to beat the eggs well so that there are no egg lumps in the mixture.
Step 4. Add flour to make the dough denser and the toast softer, if desired
Whisk cup (30 grams) of flour as well as the rest of the ingredients. You don't have to crush any lumps of flour, but make a smooth, even mixture.
You don't have to use flour, but Many restaurants use flour to improve texture.
The flour will make the toast less soggy, and the texture will be softer.
Part 2 of 3: Baking Bread
Step 1. Place a cast-iron pan on the stove, if you are using a stove
Choose a flat pan that is wide enough to hold 2 slices of bread, if possible. If you want to make a large amount of toast, a wide grill is a more efficient option than a regular flat pan.
Step 2. Add 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of butter or spray the pan with nonstick spray oil
Swirl 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of butter in the skillet so that it spreads evenly as it melts. If you're using spray oil, spray the oil on the bottom of the pan evenly so it doesn't stick.
- If you're using a grill, it's best to use spray oil.
- Butter adds more flavor than spray oil, but spray oil will reduce the fat content of this heavy dish.
Step 3. Set the stove to medium-high heat or preheat the grill to 175 degrees Celsius
Wait until the skillet or grill is really hot. If you are using butter, make sure the butter is completely melted before continuing the process.
Step 4. Reduce the heat to medium-low once the butter has melted
If you're using butter, the pan is hot enough when the butter melts. If you're using an electric grill, pay attention to the temperature setting and continue cooking once it's really hot.
- Baking the bread at a high temperature will burn the bread and the inside will still be raw.
- If the medium-low heat doesn't seem to be getting hot enough, turn up the heat a little, but don't set the setting to medium heat.
Step 5. Coat 2 slices of bread at a time with beaten egg
Dip the bread into the egg mixture by hand or using tongs if you don't want the batter to touch it. For a light coating, quickly dip the bread in the beaten egg a few times, or let the bread soak in the mixture for between 30 seconds and 5 minutes, turning the bread over once one side is submerged.
- If you're soaking bread, it's a good idea to use bread that's almost out of date, a bit firm, or thick, but don't soak bread that's thin as this will make it too mushy. For regular white bread, just soak for 30-60 seconds.
- Don't soak the bread for too long so it won't be too soft and it may fall apart as you cook.
- Use a brownie pan instead of a large bowl if you're making a large batch of French toast.
Step 6. Place each egg-coated loaf in the hot skillet
Use your hands or tongs to place the bread sheet into the pan or toaster. Gently place the bread onto a hot surface so you don't splash the butter.
Step 7. Bake bread for 1 to 4 minutes each side, or until golden
Wait for the bread to brown on each side then flip it over using a spatula. Be sure to check to see if there's an uncooked egg on the inside before assuming the toast is done.
Sprinkle the sugar over the bread while it's still on the pan before turning it over. This method creates a crunchy layer of caramelized sugar. If the dough has been sugared earlier, this sugar sprinkle will make the toast too sweet
Part 3 of 3: Serving French Toast
Step 1. Place the French toast on a serving plate after removing it from the pan
Use tongs, a flat spatula, or a fork to transfer the bread from the pan to the plate. Serve the toast hot for a stronger egg flavor, before it gets cold or mushy again.
Step 2. Pour syrup over toast for a classic breakfast treat
Whether you like maple syrup or plain sugar syrup, it makes a sweet and delicious addition to French toast. If the French toast is being served to someone else, keep the syrup on the side so they can decide for themselves how much syrup to add.
As another added sweetener, try honey. Honey is sweet and full of flavor, but has a unique enough flavor to add to French toast
Step 3. Add fruit on top for added flavor
Plus, sliced fresh fruit, berries, jam, and hot applesauce make a delicious topping for French toast. This spread or sprinkle can be added to any menu. Combine with cheese for a savory taste, or syrup and sugar for dessert.
Slices of strawberries, apples, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries will create a delicious combination of flavors in French toast
Step 4. Sprinkle cinnamon or powdered sugar
Each goes well with any topping or spread, and they're both basic toppings for French toast. Sprinkle moderate amounts of cinnamon or powdered sugar if you are serving this toast with syrup or other sweet topping, unless you are serving it for dessert.
Cocoa powder will add a chocolate flavor that is very suitable combined with fruit
Step 5. Spread the chocolate jam on top of the toast
Add chocolate spread to make French toast a delicious dessert. Spread chocolate spread on each of the buns using a butter-like knife to add sweet and flavorful chocolate to French toast.
Try adding chocolate and hazelnut jam to spice things up a bit
Step 6. Try adding ricotta cheese for a more savory taste
Ricotta is a spread cheese that tastes savory and sweet, so it can be a very suitable choice for French toast. Ricotta cheese can add a new flavor to this toast that goes well with fruit and savory side dishes such as bacon or sausage.
Tips
- Cinnamon slices from a grocery store bakery make great French toast.
- Wait 3 minutes before mixing the ingredients to allow the cinnamon to set in and create a delicious taste.
- Use thick bread if you want to soak the bread long enough in the egg mixture. Try using Texas bread, for example.
- The rest of the beaten egg can be used to make scrambled eggs or omelets
Warning
Always cook French toast until it is evenly cooked. You can get sick if you eat the raw part of the egg
The Things You Need
- Big bowl
- Flat skillet or wok
- Stove or griddle (grill)
- Fork or egg beater (whisk)
- Spatula
- Plate
