All you need is a slice of French Toast and a big mug of coffee to make your day brighter.
The Best Bread for French Toast:
A thick-sliced bread that absorbs well without getting soggy is ideal for French Toast. Do not use bread that is too fresh or cotton-candy soft. Bread that is 1-3 days old works best and will absorb the egg mixture well. Our top bread choices for French Toast are:
- Italian bread loaf (pictured here)- slice yourself to 3/4″ thick
- Texas Toast – packaged thickly pre-sliced
- Brioche – a sturdy bread that soaks well
- Challah Bread – a lightly sweet bread
- Easter Bread – similar to Challah
How to Make French Toast:
The process for making French toast is quick and simple. The key is in getting the egg soak mixture right. This has the perfect balance of eggs to milk and is lightly sweet with a touch of cinnamon. The real secret is in adding a little bit of flour. It makes helps the French Toasts to cook up plump, fluffy and beautiful without getting soggy. To make French Toast:
- Whisk together all French toast ingredients in a bowl
- Dip toasts to generously coat, turning a couple of times
- Sautee 3-4 minutes per side in a buttered skillet
