Easy French Toast (The Best Recipe)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon neutral oil
• 4 large eggs
• 4 large egg yolks
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 and 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 and 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (113ml) milk
• 1/2 cup (113ml) heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon (14ml) vanilla extract
• 10 slices stale bread sliced about 3/4-inch thick

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt the butter and neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, cinnamon, nutmeg, and both sugars until well blended. Add milk, heavy cream, and vanilla, and whisk until combined.

3. 3

   Dip bread slices in the egg mixture, allowing each side to soak for about 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Place the soaked bread in the skillet and cook until golden brown on one side, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until browned on the other side. Add more butter as needed for additional batches.

5. 5

   Serve warm with maple syrup and fresh berries.