RCI-EG.002.0026.002
French Toast
French Toast is a common breakfast item made by frying a piece of bread soaked in an egg batter. French toast was developed as a way to use day-old stale bread.
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon
- 3 unit
- 1 cup
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- of your favorite bread2 slices
- Plenty of syrup and powdered sugar1 unit
Method
1
In a shallow bowl or dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
3 minutes
2
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a generous pat of butter, allowing it to melt and coat the surface evenly.
2 minutes
3
Dip each slice of bread into the custard mixture, letting it soak for about 20 to 30 seconds per side so the bread absorbs the egg mixture thoroughly.
2 minutes
4
Carefully place the soaked bread slices into the preheated buttered skillet, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
1 minutes
5
Cook the bread slices for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side, or until the bottom is golden brown and the edges appear set.
3 minutes
6
Flip each slice carefully with a spatula and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes on the second side until golden brown and cooked through.
3 minutes
7
Add more butter to the pan between batches as needed, and repeat the dipping and cooking process with any remaining bread slices.
5 minutes
8
Transfer the finished French toast to plates and serve immediately with your choice of toppings such as maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh fruit.