The Perfect French Toast Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Whisk 4 eggs, 1 1/2 cups half-and-half or milk, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon sugar and a pinch of salt in a shallow bowl. Heat 1/2 tablespoon butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, dip 6 thick slices white bread, challah or brioche in the egg mixture and cook in the skillet until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side, adding more butter as needed. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until puffed, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in the same skillet until browned, about 5 minutes. Drizzle the French toast with the browned butter and maple syrup.

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together, beating until thick, about 5 minutes.
• Dip slices of thick white or challah bread in the mixture, coating both sides.
• Add a pat of butter in a pan and sear bread until the egg is just cooked and bread starts to brown; flip and repeat.
• Garnish with a few drops of melted butter and a generous sprinkling of powdered sugar and serve with fresh fruit or warm maple syrup.

Steps:

• Whisk together eggs, milk, juice, vanilla, cognac, sugar, zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a 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 10 minutes more or until soaked through.
• Preheat oven to 200°.
• 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 maple syrup, if desired.