French toast for 4

 
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk

  • ¾ tsp ground cinnamon

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

  • ½ tsp sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 2-4 slices of bread per person

Combine the ingredients in a bowl. Whisk together until the eggs are well-combined. Pour the mixture into a sheet pan where you’ll be able to lay out your slices for soaking. For a big group, a sheet pan works wonders. For a smaller group, a 9x9 or 9x14 works just great. Soak just what you’re able to cook at the moment so that the slices don’t get too soggy.

Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add 1-2 tbsp butter. Let it brown just a bit before adding your first slices. Cook each side for 2-3 minutes. Serve hot or keep slices in a warm oven until ready to serve. See our topping recommendations down below with the description of each of our breads.

Some Tips in the Kitchen

  • French Toast is typically made from leftover bread. But you can of course use fresh bread too! Regardless, it’s best to keep it sealed up so it doesn’t dry out too much.

  • Don’t be afraid to soak. We recommend soaking for 5-10 minutes. Most fresh breads are good with a 5 min soak but breads with a heartier crust will require more towards 10 minutes. This also depends on how thick your slices are. If slices are thick - give them one turn while soaking.

  • Turn on the oven to 200. As each round of french toast is done cooking, throw them in a pan in the oven. If you want a real treat, put your oven safe plates in for a little warmth too!

Bread is the Key French Toast Ingredient

Each one of our breads has a different texture, flavor and table appeal. Just about any of them can become French Toast. Here’s a breakdown of how each loaf is just a bit different. 

Brioche Nantaise
The most decadent. Our Brioche loaf makes an incredibly luscious French toast. We recommend fresh fruit, syrup and a touch of whipped cream on top.

Paysan
A robust loaf that brings a heartier texture to the table. Its crust requires a bit more soaking but it’s very worth the wait. We love this loaf with just butter and syrup. Maybe a dash of powdered sugar too.

Baguette
The simplest of them all, these small slices also require a bit more soaking but they shine in the cinnamon and egg mixture. Butter and jam here is a nice option too.

Pain aux Graines
This bread has a subtle sweetness and the sunflower and flax seeds bring a lovely flavor. This particular loaf can be dressed up or dressed down.