Super Easy French Toast Recipe
There’s something so comforting about a plate of warm, golden brown French toast on a slow morning. Here is a super easy and delicious recipe!
If you’re making french toast for a weekend brunch, a cozy family breakfast, or simply using up stale bread sitting on the counter, this easy French toast recipe is one of those classics every home cook should know.
This french toast recipe is made with thick slices of bread (I use brioche), a rich egg mixture, and finished with warm maple syrup and fresh fruit. If you’ve ever struggled with soggy French toast or wondered about the best bread to use, this guide walks you through everything you need to know for the perfect French toast every time.
To make a smaller batch, simply halve the recipe.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple ingredients you probably already have
- A quick and easy french toast recipe for busy mornings
- Perfect for using day-old bread or stale bread
Other brunch recipes you will love include our Fluffy Pancakes and our Simple Granola.
Ingredients
- 10 bread slices of brioche bread (One 400g brioche loaf)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup of double cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
- Butter for the pan
Optional Toppings
- Warm maple syrup
- Fresh fruit
- Powdered sugar
- Real maple syrup
- Greek yogurt
How to Make Homemade French Toast
- In a medium bowl or shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, double cream, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and pinch of salt until smooth.
- Pour the french toast batter into a shallow dish.
- Dip bread slices into the egg batter for a few seconds on each side. The most important thing is not to oversoak the bread. Too much batter or too long of a bread soak can lead to soggy french toast.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter.
- Cook the soaked bread in a single layer for 2–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp around the edges.
- If needed, adjust to medium high heat toward the end for extra color, but avoid cooking too quickly or the middle may stay undercooked.
- Transfer cooked slices to a wire rack or baking sheet lined with parchment paper to keep warm while you cook the remaining pieces of bread.
How to Avoid Soggy French Toast
If your french toast turns out too soft, here are a few easy fixes:
- Use stale bread or day-old bread
- Avoid soaking softer bread too long
- Don’t use too much batter
- Cook over medium heat so the center cooks properly
- Let excess egg mixture drip off before cooking
Easy French Toast
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a medium bowl or shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, double cream, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and pinch of salt until smooth.
- Pour the french toast batter into a shallow dish.
- Dip bread slices into the egg batter for a few seconds on each side. The most important thing is not to oversoak the bread. Too much batter or too long of a bread soak can lead to soggy french toast.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter.
- Cook the soaked bread in a single layer for 2–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp around the edges.If needed, adjust to medium high heat toward the end for extra color, but avoid cooking too quickly or the middle may stay undercooked.
- Transfer cooked slices to a wire rack or baking sheet lined with parchment paper to keep warm while you cook the remaining pieces of bread.
- Serve with fruit, maple syrup and sprinkle powdered sugar.
