Cinnamon French Toast (Print Version)
Crisp-edged bread slices in cinnamon-vanilla custard, pan-fried until golden. A cozy breakfast classic in 20 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Custard Mixture
01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 2/3 cup milk (whole or 2%)
03 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
04 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
05 - 1 tbsp granulated sugar (optional)
06 - Pinch of salt
→ Bread
07 - 8 slices brioche, challah, or thick-cut white bread
08 - 1–2 tbsp butter or oil, for frying
→ For Serving
09 - Maple syrup (optional)
10 - Powdered sugar (optional)
11 - Fresh berries (optional)
12 - Whipped cream (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a shallow dish or mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, sugar (if using), and salt until smooth.
02 - Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a bit of butter or oil to coat the surface.
03 - Dip each slice of bread into the custard mixture, soaking briefly on both sides.
04 - Place soaked bread onto the hot skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
05 - Repeat with remaining slices, adding more butter or oil to the skillet as needed.
06 - Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish
- Uses basic pantry ingredients most kitchens already have
- Versatile and customizable with various toppings
- Perfect balance of crispy edges and custardy centers
02 -
- Can be made ahead and reheated the next day
- Perfect way to use up bread that is beginning to go stale
- Each slice contains about 145 calories making it a reasonable breakfast option
03 -
- Test your heat by cooking a small piece first to adjust temperature before committing full slices
- Pat very wet bread briefly with paper towels if it absorbed too much custard
- Slice leftover French toast into sticks and freeze for quick toaster reheating on busy mornings