My favorite breakfast – fluffy, buttery, topped with fresh fruit, drizzled with maple syrup and no questions asked – the BEST French Toast ever.
This French toast is my absolute favorite: light and fluffy with golden edges, rich buttery flavor and a hint of cinnamon. After years of tweaking the ratios and technique, I’m convinced this is the best French toast you can make at home.
For a couple of years I survived on a very simple rotation of eggs, toast, coffee and takeout. I lived alone and rarely cooked dinner, but every Sunday I made French toast — a small kitchen ritual that quickly became a specialty. Doing the same dish every week taught me how to make it consistently great.
After all those Sunday mornings, I became picky about texture and balance. This version is thick and fluffy, with a tender interior and crisp, golden edges. A little extra egg gives richness, sugar helps with browning, 2% or whole milk adds creaminess, and a touch of melted butter in the batter intensifies the buttery flavor. Cinnamon and vanilla round everything out.
Use thick-cut white bread so the slices absorb plenty of the custard without falling apart. Fully submerge each slice in the egg-and-milk mixture so it soaks through, then shake off excess before placing the bread on a preheated griddle or frying pan.
Cook each slice a minute or two per side over medium-low to medium heat until puffed and golden brown. Serve immediately with fresh fruit, whipped cream and a good drizzle of maple syrup — simple toppings that complement the rich, cinnamon-kissed toast.
Breakfast dishes like this are why I love mornings: minimal ingredients, fast to prepare, and incredibly satisfying. Perfectly buttery, fluffy French toast is as good an excuse as any to get out of bed — or stay in pajamas and enjoy it in comfort.
The Best French Toast
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Ingredients
- 5 large eggs, room temperature*
- 1 cup milk, room temperature (2% or whole preferred)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter, cooled to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 8-10 slices thick cut white bread
- Oil or non-stick cooking spray for greasing the pan/griddle
- Fresh fruit, syrup & whipped cream for serving
Instructions
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1. Heat a large frying pan or griddle over medium-low to medium heat.
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2. In a large shallow bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. Add the milk, melted butter, vanilla, sugar and cinnamon, then whisk until evenly combined and no lumps remain.
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3. Lightly grease the pan or griddle with about 1 teaspoon of oil or non-stick spray. Dunk each slice of bread into the custard, coating both sides well. Shake off excess batter and place the slices on the heated surface.
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4. Cook each slice about 1–2 minutes per side, until puffed and golden brown. Repeat with remaining bread.
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5. Serve immediately topped with fresh fruit, whipped cream and maple syrup.
Notes
**To warm milk quickly, microwave in short 10–15 second bursts until slightly warmed.
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