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easy french toast
Kathryn Coyle

Easy French Toast

This easy French toast recipe is crispy and golden on the outside, soft and fluffy in the middle, and made with simple ingredients you probably already have at home. Using thick slices of brioche bread soaked in a rich egg mixture with a splash of heavy cream creates the perfect balance of flavour and texture.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 10 Slices
Course: brunch
Cuisine: brunch

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf brioche (400g)
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 1 cup double cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 pinch salt
  • butter for frying

Equipment

  • 1 skillet/frying pan
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 shallow bowl
  • 1 measuring cups

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl or shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, double cream, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and pinch of salt until smooth.
  2. Pour the french toast batter into a shallow dish.
  3. 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.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Serve with fruit, maple syrup and sprinkle powdered sugar.