PrintEasy French Toast: Golden, Fluffy, and Ready in 15 Minutes
Hi, I’m Alex, and I’m so glad you’re here. I believe that incredible, soul-satisfying food doesn’t have to be complicated. This recipe proves it: you get golden, fluffy slices of classic French toast with a custardy center using simple ingredients in just 15 minutes. This is the perfect quick breakfast recipe for busy mornings or easy brunch gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick bread (like brioche or challah)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup half & half or whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, for the skillet
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, half & half, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until fully combined. This creates your best french toast batter.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add about 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt and coat the surface.
- Quickly dip one slice of bread into the egg mixture, turning to coat both sides. Do not let the bread soak too long; you want it coated, not soggy.
- Place the coated bread onto the hot skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until the French toast is golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the cooked slice and place it on a plate. Add the remaining butter to the skillet as needed between batches.
- Repeat with the remaining bread slices. Serve your homemade french toast immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra fluffy french toast, use slightly stale or thick-cut bread.
- If you want a sweeter batter, add 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar to the egg mixture.
- To keep finished slices warm while you cook the rest, place them on a baking sheet in a 200°F oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 13
- Cholesterol: 150