THE BEST FRENCH TOAST I'VE EVER MADE
I truly thought I did not like French Toast. (It's so...eggy?) But all that has changed now. I've found the secret methods to the BEST French toast of your life. I will show you how to make this easy recipe that uses all egg yolks, super thick brioche or challah bread, with caramelized edges for a magical sugary crunch. It is the ONLY way I will eat French toast from now on!
Provided by Karen
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Choose your bread. If you like very thick french toast (you should try it at least once!), find a local bakery and get yourself a loaf of challah or brioche bread (buy a day-old loaf if they have it.) I don't like using French bread or the regular loaves you find in the deli at the grocery store; the crusts turn out too chewy. You want a nice soft edge. If you can't get to a bakery, head to the grocery store and buy the thickest and softest white bread you can find. (3/4 inch or thicker.) Texas toast is great. I like to use the Artesano brand of bread; they sell a pre-sliced brioche loaf that is pretty legit. But their white bread is also nice and soft. See photos.
- Slice your bread with a serrated knife if you are working with a whole loaf. See photos. I like my slices to be about 1 and 1/4 inch thick, which feels a little ridiculous, but trust me. You can even go up to 2 inches if you're feeling wild. Don't slice thinner than 3/4 inch.
- Set your bread aside, spread out so that it gets a little dried out. Day old bread is great for French toast. In France, they call this dish "Lost Bread" because it's what you make when you have dried out bread to use up. (I experimented with toasting the bread first, but thought it dried out the finished product too much.)
- Make the egg mixture. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl,* whisk together 3 egg yolks, 1 and 1/2 cups heavy cream* or half & half, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg, if you like. Whisk until it is completely smooth and the cinnamon is well incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into a shallow dish like a pie plate, or an 8x8 inch pan. Place a slice of bread in the mixture and let it sit there for 10 to 20 seconds. How long you soak it depends on how thick your bread is. It should be soft when you touch it, but still hold itself together. Flip the bread and soak the other side. You can start cooking the French toast right away, or you can place the soaked bread on a baking sheet or plate while you finish soaking all of them.
- Cook the French toast: Heat an electric griddle or large 12 inch skillet over medium low heat. When it is hot, add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or any oil with a high smoke point.) Swirl it around until the pan is coated. Place the French toast on the pan with 1 to 2 inches in between each slice of bread. Cook on medium low heat for 3-5 minutes. The timing depends on your oven or griddle, so stick around and keep an eye on it.
- Caramelize. When the bottom of the first side is LIGHT brown (we are going to cook this side twice), sprinkle about a half tablespoon granulated sugar on the top (raw) side of the bread. Flip the toast, sugar side down, and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes. (Be sure to swirl the pan so oil re-coats it, or add more butter/oil if necessary). Then, sprinkle another half tablespoon of sugar on the cooked side, and flip it over again so that it lightly caramelizes the first side.
- Keep your toast warm. Preheat your oven to the "keep warm" setting, about 170 degrees F. As you finish frying the toast, transfer each one to a wire cooling rack set over a baking sheet. Keep toast warm in the oven until ready to serve.
- I honestly don't even put maple syrup on caramelized French toast. I feel like it doesn't really need it, plus it makes the caramel edge not as crunchy. I like to eat it plain, or with a little jam. But maple syrup is really delicious if you are in the mood! A sprinkle of powdered sugar and a berry garnish never hurt either.
- Keep leftovers stored covered in the fridge. It will keep for 3-5 days. You can reheat leftovers in the microwave or the toaster. Or heat your oven to 350 and heat the toast all together on a wire rack set over a baking sheet, until the toast is warmed, about 5-10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 813 kcal, Fat 49 g, SaturatedFat 27 g, Cholesterol 342 mg, Sodium 667 mg, Carbohydrate 77 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 21 g, Protein 15 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 18 g
FLUFFY FRENCH TOAST
This French toast recipe is different because it uses flour. I have given it to some friends and they've all liked it better than the French toast they usually make!
Provided by Bonnie Molleston
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes French Toast Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Measure flour into a large mixing bowl. Slowly whisk in the milk. Whisk in the salt, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract and sugar until smooth.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium heat.
- Soak bread slices in mixture until saturated. Cook bread on each side until golden brown. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 48.1 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 230.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
EXTRA CRISPY FRENCH TOAST
You know how regular French Toast is made, and sometimes using too much syrup or egg batter may make the bread soggy - even when it's thoroughly cooked! This recipe makes the toast crispy, well, extra crispy that is :-D
Provided by mikeb
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 7m
Yield 10 french toasts, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix together the flour, sugar, vanilla, salt and cinnamon.
- Mix in the eggs and milk to the flour, sugar, vanilla, salt and cinnamon mixture.
- Heat a deep, large skillet, fill up with Canola Oil just enough to cover the Texas toast thick bread.
- If the oil smokes, your pan is too hot; turn down the heat.
- With tongs, dip the slice of bread into the batter for 30 to 45 seconds or more, depending on how crispy you want it!
- Let the oil drip off, as much as possible.
- To serve, put on plate, dust with powdered sugar. Serve with butter and hot syrup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 797.5, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 188.7, Sodium 628.3, Carbohydrate 143.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 102.2, Protein 11.7
PUFFY FRENCH TOAST
My DH did not like french toast until I found this recipe in an old book. Now he loves it. it works best with day old bread.
Provided by angelfan
Categories Breakfast
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir dry ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, blend milk and egg.
- Add milk and egg mixture gradually to dry mixture. Beat until smooth.
- Dip bread slices in batter. Turn to coat both sides evenly.
- Fry in greased skillet until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve with syrup if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 27.5, Sodium 354, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 7.4, Protein 5.3
CRISPY FRENCH TOAST
Cornflakes add irresistible crunch to this easy baked French toast recipe. My light version uses egg substitute and skim milk but still gets plenty of flavor from vanilla, spice and a kiss of orange. -Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a shallow dish, combine the egg substitute, milk, orange juice, vanilla and nutmeg. Add bread; soak for 5 minutes, turning once. Coat both sides of each slice with cornflake crumbs. , Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 10 minutes; turn. Bake 5-8 minutes longer or until golden brown. Freeze option: Remove baked French toast from pan to wire racks to cool. Freeze between layers of waxed paper in a resealable plastic freezer bag. To use, place frozen French toast on a greased baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 425° oven for 5-7 minutes or until heated through. Or, microwave each French toast on high for 30-60 seconds or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 421mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
THE BEST FRENCH TOAST
There's no question that this is the best French toast recipe. The caramelized exterior meets a soft, custardlike center that practically melts in your mouth. Not only that, but it's quick and easy, too! -Audrey Rompon, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the first 7 ingredients. Preheat a greased griddle over medium heat., Dip bread in egg mixture, letting it soak 5 seconds on each side. Cook on griddle until golden brown on both sides. Serve with toppings as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 263mg cholesterol, Sodium 786mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
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