Classic French Toast Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup flour ((gluten free is fine))
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2/3 cup half and half ((may sub milk, see notes))
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest ((optional))
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Pinch nutmeg
• 12 slices thick (3/4-inch) bread (day-old preferred), ((brioche -my fav, challah or Texas Toast))
• butter and vegetable or coconut oil for cooking
• butter, maple syrup, fruit, whipped cream, powdered sugar, etc.
• strawberry sauce
• blueberry sauce
• apple syrup

Instructions

1. 1

   *Day Old Bread: This is preferred but not essential. Remove the bread from the package and let it rest on the counter, uncovered, for one day.

2. 2

   Prep: Preheat the oven to 200°F to keep the French toast warm in between batches. Place a baking rack inside a baking sheet and place in the middle rack of the oven.

3. 3

   Make Custard: Add the eggs, flour and cornstarch to a mixing bowl and whisk together until completely blended. Whisk in the remaining custard ingredients (half and half, brown sugar, vanilla, orange zest, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg).

4. 4

   Prep Skillet: Melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

5. 5

   Batter Bread: Working with one piece of bread at a time, dip it in the custard for only 3-5 seconds per side (no longer or bread can become soggy), transfer to the HOT skillet and repeat.

6. 6

   Cook: Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Adjust the heat as needed to cook thorough without burning. If your French Toast is soggy (and you’ve used the correct bread), then either you’re soaking the bread too long or not cooking long enough. Transfer French Toast to the baking sheet in the oven to keep warm until ready to serve. Repeat until the custard or bread is gone, adding butter and oil as needed.

7. 7

   Serve: Serve warm with desired toppings.