What was the first dish you learned from your mom? For me, it was a simple French toast recipe. It’s easy to make, and my childhood days were filled with the whiff of vanilla and eggs coming from French toasts.
As I took command of the kitchen years later and started experimenting with the regular dishes, I found many variations for this classic recipe. Here, I will start with the usual recipe and then talk about the variations.
French Toast Recipe Ideas You Can Try At Home
As I was growing up, Sundays were special. We used to start the day with French toast for the breakfast. My mom used to say that bread slices that are at least one day old are the best for French toast. She also taught me how to pick the slices with small pores for better absorption of milk and eggs.
Nevertheless, it’s time to explore how to make the French toast recipe in the simplest way and how to give it some twist.
1. Simple French Toast Recipe
Total Calorie Count Per Serving: 95 calories
Cooking And Preparation Time: 7-10 minutes
Making the classic French toast is very easy, and it takes around 5-7 minutes to get ready. I use sandwich bread slices for this recipe (for four).
- Take 1 egg, ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and whisk everything well.
- Then, add ½ cup milk to the mix and give everything a good stir.
- Dip four slices of bread in the mix and cook them on non-stick pans. Make sure that both sides of the slices have brown marks.
I serve French toast with homemade spicy syrup. You will find many tutorials online on how to make an “Easy Spiced Syrup.” This is how I make it at home.
- Take one cup of pancake syrup.
- Mix it well with 1/4th teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. The heat of cinnamon is the stand-out feature of this sauce.
- Warm it in the microwave for around 30 seconds. The sauce is ready!
While serving French toast, you can be creative with garnishing. You can serve it with grapes, strawberry slices, and powdered sugar.
2. Brioche French Toast Recipe
Cooking And Preparation Time: 20-30 Minutes
Calories Per Serving: 446 Calories
Do you have guests at home? You can give the classic French toast a little elevation with this recipe. The idea here is to go beyond the basics. So, you can always add your creative touches to the recipe. Here, I am sharing a recipe for five.
- First, take 8 slices of brioche bread.
- Then, take 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg (properly ground), and two to three tablespoons of sugar. Create a nice mix with all these ingredients.
- Take 4 tablespoons of butter and let it melt on a skillet. Keep the flame medium so that the butter does not get burnt.
- Next, make a good mixture of four eggs, ¼ cup milk, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and the spice mix. Make the mixture in a shallow bowl so that you can dip the slices easily in them.
- Dip the bread slices into the mixture and fry on the skillet until both sides turn brown.
Serve the French toast with syrup or condiment of your choice. Maple syrup with a hint of cinnamon works the best for me.
3. Cinnamon French Toast Recipe
Preparation & Cooking Time: Around 10 Minutes
Calories: 349Kcal
Let’s discuss the cinnamon French toast recipe for four.
- Take two eggs and whisk them in a shallow bowl with ¼ cup milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- Next, dip the bread slices in the mix and fry them in the skillet until both sides have brown marks.
- Once the slices are ready, make the condiment ready by mixing 1 cup pancake syrup with ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon powder and microwaving the mix for 30 seconds.
4. Vegan French Toast Recipe
Preparation & Cooking Time: 10-15 Minutes
Calories Per Serving: 226Kcal
Have you heard of an eggless French toast recipe? Here, I bring a vegan way of making French toast without eggs.
Let’s get started!
- For making vegan French toast for two, take two large pieces of sourdough bread. Make sure that the slices are at least a day old.
- Now, make the batter using 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with ½ cup of almond milk, 1 tablespoon of a ripe banana (mashed), a pinch of black salt, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. You can also add a pinch of turmeric to the mix if you want the bright yellow color.
- Heat a large skillet and take one and a half tablespoons of vegan butter.
- Once the butter is melted, fry the dipped bread slices in the butter.
You can serve this French toast with peanut butter, maple syrup, and fresh fruits.
5. French Toast Muffins Recipe
Calories: 191kcal
Cooking & Preparation Time: 40-45 Minutes
This is quite a delicacy, and it’s a great way to transform your regular French toast into a festive dish.
- First, preheat your microwave oven to 350-360 degrees Fahrenheit. Be particular about the temperature. It is crucial for your muffins to turn out perfect.
- Then, take a muffin mold tray and spray some cooking grease or apply some melted butter in the molds with a brush.
- Take 12 slices of bread and cut them into small ½-inch cubes. Be specific about the size.
- Now, make a mixture of 6 eggs, one and a half cups of full-fat milk, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, one teaspoon of ground cinnamon, two teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar.
- Then, get the bread cubes properly soaked until they have absorbed the maximum moisture.
- Put the mixture into twelve muffin cups and bake them for around 25-30 minutes.
- After taking the muffins out of the oven, serve them with powdered sugar, cinnamon powder, and maple syrup.
6. Oven French Toast Recipe
Calories: 275 Kcal
Cooking & Preparation Time: 30-40 Minutes
To make a healthy French toast recipe in the oven, I use whole-grain bread. Let’s know the recipe.
- First, I preheat the oven to 350–360 degrees F and spray some nonstick cooking spray on the baking sheet. If you want, you can also use parchment paper to line the baking sheet.
- Take five eggs and whisk it well with almond milk (unsweetened), a pinch of black salt, and cinnamon powder.
- Dip the slices into the mix and let the excess mix get dripped.
- Now, put the slices on the baking sheet and set the oven to 350 degrees F for around 10 minutes. If you want, you can add some cinnamon powder for seasoning your French toast.
- Once one side of the bread slice is cooked, flip it and cook the other side.
Take the slices out of the oven after ten minutes and serve them with maple syrup.
Final Words
The French toast recipe is simple. With slight variations, you can further elevate the cooking style and taste. However, irrespective of the variations you make in your recipes, make sure that you choose bread slices with small pores, and while making the mix with eggs and milk, keep the consistency just right for coating the slices.
So, are you making French toast for your meal today? Try one of the recipes I have discussed here and share how the dish turned out.
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