French Toast Delight: Indulgent Recipes with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
Enjoy this easy and delicious French toast recipe featuring crispy golden slices and custard-like centers.
Equipment
- nonstick pan
- baking sheet
- wire rack
- spatula
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 8 slices white bread ⅔ to ¾" thick
- 1 cup milk (240 ml)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (5 ml)
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt (1 g)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (30 g)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (24 g)
- 1 cup pure maple syrup (240 ml)
Instructions
- If using soft, fresh bread, preheat the oven to 300ºF (149ºC) and warm the bread on a wire rack until dry, about 10 to 14 minutes.
- In a large shallow bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, egg yolks, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Soak the bread for 15 to 20 seconds on each side, then transfer to a baking sheet. Whisk the custard in between batches.
- Heat a pan over medium-low heat, melt ½ tablespoon of butter, and cook two pieces of bread at a time until golden brown.
- Right before serving, sprinkle powdered sugar on top and serve with maple syrup or desired toppings.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days, or freeze slices for up to 3 months. Reheat in a toaster oven or oven until hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 229mgPotassium: 91mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 226IUCalcium: 114mgIron: 1mg
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