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THE BEST FRENCH TOAST

Our favorite bread for making French toast is pain de mie for its neutral flavor and spongey texture, which helps it absorb the egg mixture without falling apart. It's sometimes hard to find, so you can substitute brioche for a richer and more decadent toast or challah for an all-purpose choice. Many French toast recipes call for stale bread, but we lightly toast fresh bread slices in the oven instead. We like a slightly longer soak time on the bread to give it a more custard-like texture. If you like your French toast on the drier side, cut the soak time down to 30 seconds per side.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 slices

Number Of Ingredients 11



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Steps:

  • Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 300 degrees F.
  • Cut the bread into 8 slices about 3/4-inch thick. Arrange them in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet (it's ok if they overlap). Bake, flipping them halfway through, until very lightly golden on both sides, about 12 minutes. Let them cool on the baking sheet until ready to use. Reduce the oven temperature to 200 degrees F.
  • Vigorously whisk the eggs in a large bowl until blended and no streaks of whites remain. Add the half-and-half, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg and whisk until completely incorporated. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Gently press 2 slices of the toasted bread into the custard. Turn to coat and then gently press down on the bread until you feel it start to soak up the custard-this is key for a luscious, moist texture. Let the bread soak for about 1 minute per side; it should feel heavy but still hold its shape and not fall apart.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook 2 of the soaked bread slices until they are a deep golden brown, the custard has set and the insides are cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. The center of the bread will puff slightly while the crust will contract, making it look puckered. You may have to alternate between medium and medium-low heat if the bread browns too quickly or not fast enough. Transfer the slices to a rimmed baking sheet and hold in the warm oven. Repeat with the remaining butter and bread.
  • Serve the French toast with butter, maple syrup and a sprinkle of confectioners' sugar.

1 loaf pain de mie, brioche or challah
10 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, plus more for serving
Maple syrup, for serving
Confectioners' sugar, for serving

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

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9



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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.

1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
3 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 slices day-old brioche bread (1 inch thick)
Optional toppings: Butter, maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream and confectioners' sugar

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



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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

¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 pinch salt
3 eggs
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon white sugar
12 thick slices bread

BEST OVEN BAKED FRENCH TOAST

Easy make-ahead French toast.

Provided by Ginny Thompson Oakley

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 8h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7



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Steps:

  • Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with melted butter. Spread any remaining melted butter over bottom of dish.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly over melted butter.
  • Arrange bread in two layers over brown sugar mixture.
  • Beat eggs, milk, and salt in a bowl; pour over bread.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 171.2 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 421.1 mg, Sugar 22.7 g

½ cup butter, melted
¾ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
12 slices sandwich bread
6 eggs
½ cup milk
1 pinch salt

BEST FRENCH TOAST EVER RECIPE - (4/5)

Provided by jsides

Number Of Ingredients 10



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Steps:

  • Mix together dry ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Beat together eggs, milk and vanilla then add to dry ingredients and combine. Heat a large skillet or griddle. Add butter to skillet. Dip each slice of bread in egg mixture and transfer to skillet. Cook, flipping once, until egg mixture is set and browned on both sides. Continue adding butter to the skillet, as needed, as you cook more French toast. Serve with butter and syrup, or your favorite French toast toppings.

4 eggs
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
12 slices of bread
Butter, for cooking and spreading
Syrup

CLASSIC FRENCH TOAST

Here's a recipe for the kind of French toast people line up for outside restaurants on Sunday morning. It's simple: no new ingredients, tools or technology needed. You don't even need stale bread. What you do need is thick-cut white bread, dunked into an egg-milk mixture with extra richness from egg yolks and heavy cream. That gives the French toast a buttery taste and firm but fluffy texture. (Oversoaking is the enemy here; the mixture should fill the bread, not cause it to break.) For an appetizing, lacy brown crust, sprinkle on sugar toward the end of cooking: It will caramelize and turn glossy. Just make sure to keep the heat low after you add the sugar. Otherwise, it could burn quickly over high heat.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     breakfast, brunch, pancakes, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8



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Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200 degrees, and place a wire rack on a sheet pan inside.
  • In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, additional yolks, milk, vanilla (if using) and salt until foamy and smooth. Set aside. Place a small lump of butter (enough to coat the bottom of the skillet when melted) in a large, heavy nonstick skillet over low heat. It will melt very slowly.
  • When butter is just melted and bubbling, raise heat and bring to a sizzle. Place 2 slices of bread in the bowl with the egg mixture. Turn them a few times in the mixture until evenly saturated, about 5 seconds on each side. Do not soak.
  • Lift a slice out of the egg mixture, gently shake off any excess, and place in the pan. Repeat until the skillet is full, and let the slices cook at a sizzle for about 2 minutes, until just turning golden brown on the bottom.
  • Add another small lump of butter to the pan and flip the slices over, swirling the pan so that the fresh butter coats the bottom. (This will allow the second side to brown.)
  • Continue cooking over low heat until the second side is golden brown. Dust with cinnamon sugar, flip again, and dust the other side. Test for doneness by pressing the center: The dent should slowly spring back. If it remains, the interior is not yet cooked. Continue cooking at low heat, flipping occasionally, until done. Serve immediately, or transfer to the oven to keep warm while cooking remaining bread. Serve as soon as possible. Top with maple syrup, berries, jam, sliced bananas, orange supremes - whatever you'd like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 390, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 463 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

2 whole eggs
2 egg yolks
2 cups whole milk, or 1 3/4 cups milk, plus 2 to 4 tablespoons cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Pinch of salt
Unsalted butter, for cooking
8 slices white bread, such as Pullman, brioche or challah, sliced 1/2- to 3/4-inch thick
Cinnamon sugar or granulated sugar (see note)

CLASSIC FRENCH TOAST

Any dense bread such as challah, brioche, or sourdough will work for this simple French toast recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10



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Steps:

  • Whisk together eggs, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Place bread in a shallow baking dish large enough to hold bread slices in a single layer. Pour egg mixture over bread; soak 10 minutes. Turn slices over; soak until soaked through, about 10 minutes more.
  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet, and set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry half the bread slices until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to wire rack; place in oven while cooking remaining bread. Wipe skillet, and repeat with remaining butter, oil, and bread. Keep in oven until ready to serve. Serve warm with pure maple syrup, if desired.

6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, half-and-half, or milk
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt
6 slices (1-inch-thick) bread, preferably day old
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Pure maple syrup, for serving (optional)

BEST EVER FRENCH TOAST

A delicious classic french toast recipe handed down from my family for generations. Every time I have company over they beg me to make this delicious french toast, as its the best you will ever have. This recipe can be altered to make for larger portions

Provided by Jeyovanyel

Categories     Breakfast

Time 8m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8



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Steps:

  • in a large bowl combine eggs, cinnamon, sugar, vanilla, ginger.
  • Beat with whisk till blended, slowly add milk as desired consistency (you don't want it to be to eggy or too runny).
  • Heat griddle or skillet to medium to medium high heat, melting the butter in pan.
  • Now this is tricky you don't want the bread to absorb too much liquid you just want to QUICKLY
  • Coat both sides of your bread with the mixture.
  • Make sure the cinnamon is nice and clumpy on top. You can also sprinkle on cinnamon while cooking.
  • Brown both sides and serve IMMEDIATELY with butter and hot syrup.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 957.8, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 202.9, Sodium 1442.2, Carbohydrate 165.4, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 20.3, Protein 37.1

4 large eggs
4 tablespoons cinnamon (trust me)
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon ginger
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter
1 loaf French bread, white sandwich bread, wheat bread (whichever you prefer, personally I only use wheat bread)

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