So you think you know how to make French toast? Maybe you beat a couple eggs, a splash of milk, a quick dip, fry it up in some butter, and drizzle with a little syrup? Sounds pretty good, and for 95% of the world that is what they consider French toast. But if you want truly amazing French toast, give this classic restaurant method a try.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 0.5 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground allspice
- 1 pinch salt
- 6 slices French bread , 1 inch thick
- 1 tablespoon butter , or as needed
Instructions
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1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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2
Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, allspice, and salt together in a large bowl. Place bread slices in egg mixture and soak, turning to coat, until bread is completely saturated.
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3
Melt butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook bread in hot butter until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer toasted bread to a baking sheet.
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4
Bake toast in the oven until outside is crisp and slightly puffed, 12 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
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