How To Make French Toast (2 Ways)
Ingredients
- 5 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream (or half-and-half )
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar or more if desired
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract (or almond extract)
- ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 10 slices of STALE Texas Toast or French bread (¾ - 1 inch thick) Leave bread out on the counter overnight to dry
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until no whites are showing. Then, whisk in heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and spices until homogeneous.
- FRENCH TOAST 2 WAYS: If deep-frying, use French bread (better size for deep-frying) and follow soaking time and cooking method in this RECIPE. This is my favorite because it is custardy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. If pan-frying, follow method below.
- Preheat oven to 200 F (solely for keeping cooked French Toast warm)
- Dip bread into mixture and soak for about 30-60 seconds on each side. Then, place slices on a rack set onto a sheet pan and let sit for about 2 minutes to drain off excess liquid..
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Cook in batches. Place slices of bread into the pan in a single layer and cook until golden brown (1-2 minutes per side).
- Remove from pan and place on a sheet pan in the preheated oven to keep them warm while cooking the remaining toasts. Repeat with all slices.
- Serve warm with maple syrup, berries, or any other topping of your choice.
Recipe Notes
- Room-temperature eggs and milk blend more smoothly into the custard, helping it coat the bread evenly.
- A shallow dish works better than a deep bowl because it allows the bread to absorb the custard evenly on both sides.
- If making a large batch, place cooked slices on a wire rack set over a baking sheet instead of stacking them. This keeps the exterior crisp until serving.
- Pure maple syrup makes a noticeable difference. Its richer flavor complements the vanilla and cinnamon without making the French toast overly sweet.
- For an extra-special finish, add a small pat of butter over the warm French toast just before serving so it melts into the crisp, golden crust.
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