French Toast Recipe (with Video)

Who doesn’t love the sweet and savory combination of french toast? Whether it’s a classic breakfast item or a delicious midnight snack, French Toast is perennially popular with people of all ages. It is one of the most versatile dishes, able to be served in various ways to suit every taste.

Make any bread exciting by transforming it into decadent, moist, and comforting French Toast! Just imagine enjoying your breakfast meal with drinks and juices in front of the sunrise, relaxing, right?

This DELICIOUS French Toast will be ready in just 5 minutes. Plug in your favorite deep fill sandwich maker, and let’s get cooking a breakfast meal to remember!

How to Make French Toast

With soft and thick bread, great seasoning, and a deep-fill sandwich maker, you can have perfectly cooked French Toast any time you crave it!

From its humble beginnings in ancient times to its current status as a brunch staple, learn all there is to know about the beloved french toast. Get ready to enjoy sweet and savory flavor like you never have before!

Ingredients

Bread 

As the main ingredient, I recommend the use of white or brown sliced bread. Should you opt for brown bread, this is a great option because it is rich in fiber which is not usually present in white bread. 

For homemade recipes, you can try my No-Oven Bread, Air Fryer Bread, and Soft Bread recipes for the best bread!

Eggs

Aside from providing protein and flavor to the french toast, the eggs will also function as a binder of all the ingredients. Adding eggs will make it possible to infuse the egg with the wet mixture. 

If you want more egg and bread combinations, I recommend the Egg and Cheese Sandwich, Egg Mayo Sandwich, and Egg Omelet Toast!

Evaporated milk

Meanwhile, evaporated milk is incorporated into the recipe to add moisture and sweetness. It also helps with a smoother and crispier texture. 

Since evaporated milk tends to spoil faster, you can use the leftovers for Peanut Butter and Banana Milkshake, Mashed Potatoes, and Banana Strawberry Milkshake Popsicles.

Seasoning

For the French Toast’s seasoning, I suggest using granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sea salt. Sugar helps with the browning and sweetening of the bread while vanilla extract can be used for a more refined flavor.

Cinnamon and sea salt are simple seasonings that can add a diverse flavor to French Toast.

Butter

The final ingredient is butter to grease the sandwich toaster before putting it in the bread. It can even contribute to the creamy and savory flavor of French Toast. 

Directions

1. Use a whisk to combine the eggs, evaporated milk, granulated sugar, cinnamon, sea salt, and vanilla extract in a bowl or container. Set the mixture aside. 

2. Use a brush to grease the sandwich maker with butter or oil.

3. Coat the bread in the egg mixture by dunking the bread in the bowl.

4. Immediately after drenching the bread in the egg mixture, place it on the toaster to allow it to cook.
5. Close the sandwich toaster to cook all sides of the French Toast.
6. Allow it to cook for at least 3 minutes or until golden brown.
7. After that, simply take it out from the toaster and place it on a plate where you can garnish it with your preferred toppings!

How did your French Toast turn out? Share a photo of your best ones in the comments!

Tips

How to Make Better French Toast

• Using too much dairy or sugar can prevent the egg from cooking properly. It can also cause dryness in the bread.
• The sweetness of the French Toast does not solely depend on the mixture because you can also include sweeteners before serving.
• Also, ensure that the egg mixture is well combined to properly distribute the seasoning throughout the bread. 
• It is also best to use bread that is about an inch thick to enable it to cook perfectly.
• Slices of bread that are too thin can break apart easily while slices of bread that are too thick may not cook all the way through. 
• Moreover, adequately coat the bread in the egg mixture on both sides before putting it in the toaster.
• The egg mixture must be absorbed by the bread to its core. 
• Always preheat the toaster for a few minutes to prevent the mixture from spilling on the toaster.
• You may also use a combination of butter and oil to grease the toaster.
• Adding oil can prevent the butter from burning or browning. 

How to Select Bread for French Toast

• Whether you opt for white bread or brown bread, purchase bread that is slightly firm to make sure that it can absorb and withstand the moisture of the egg mixture.
• A slice of bread that is an inch thick can be suitable for French Toast.
• Since bread is the main ingredient, use quality bread for more flavor and texture.
• You may even use slightly stale bread because the egg mixture can restore its moisture. 

French Toast Variations

For a Vegan version of this French Toast recipe, use non-dairy milk and vegan butter to substitute evaporated milk and regular butter. 

On the other hand, those who are on a gluten-free diet, use quality gluten-free bread to replace white or brown bread. Granulated sugar can be omitted or replaced with maple syrup, honey, or stevia. 

If you don’t have access to a toaster, you can make an alternative French Toast in a Pan recipe. You can also make an Egg Omelette Toast or a Cheese and Egg Sandwich.

Meanwhile, if you want to try baby-friendly French Toast for weaning, you can use soft sliced bread, breast milk, and unsalted butter as substitutes for some of the ingredients. 

Recommended Tools

• Sandwich maker: Cook the bread in the toaster to enable all sides of the bread to cook thoroughly. 
• Bowl: Combine the egg mixture in a slightly shallow and wide bowl. 
• Measuring spoons: Use these to be more precise when adding in the seasoning. 
• Whisk: Utilize this tool to mix the egg mixture together. 
• Silicone brush: Grease the sandwich toaster with a silicone brush. 
• Turner: Use the turner when you are ready to cook the other side of the French Toast for even cooking. 

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How to Serve French Toast

French toast is commonly served for breakfast with different side dishes and toppings. For instance, you can drizzle it with maple syrup, honey, butter, chocolate syrup, or caramel sauce. You can also sieve powdered sugar on top of it for garnish.

When it comes to side dishes, it is usually served with fried eggs, bacon, fresh fruits, sausages, yogurt, and more! It is also enjoyed with beverages such as:

• Peanut Butter Banana Milkshake
• Chocolate Almond Milk
• Iced Coffee
• Hibiscus Lemon Tea
• Fruit Smoothie
• Zobo Drink
• Orange Juice

While French Toast is delicious and satisfying, it is not recommended for daily consumption because it still contains carbohydrates and saturated fats that can cause unwanted weight gain and other adverse reactions. 

Storage Tips

• At room temperature: French toast can last up to two hours at room temperature. The longer it sits out, the staler it will become. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common mistake in making French Toast?

The most common mistake in cooking French Toast is adding too much milk. There should be a perfect balance between the eggs and milk as the wet ingredients.

Use milk in moderation to achieve a crunchy and not soggy quality of the dish.

What do you put in French Toast?

Restaurant Clicks recommends fruits, syrup, whipped cream, bacon, powdered sugar, eggs, cheese, and butter as food and condiments for your French Toast.

Do you put eggs in French Toast?

Yes, you can definitely put eggs in French Toast to give it a crispy and flakey crust once it cooks. They also complement the milk for a golden brown crust.