Easy French Toast at Home
Think back to those comforting mornings from your childhood, where the smell of coffee and the promise of breakfast filled the air.
Whenever we have bread leftovers, my mom had a knack for turning leftover bread into something magical – simple French toast. Now, having picked up some French cooking tricks, I've perfected this classic.
Picture this: a crispy, golden outside giving way to a soft, custardy inside that's just divine.
Let's recreate those cozy mornings together and make French toast that goes beyond the basics, turning breakfast into a masterpiece.
Ingredients
Tip for making the perfect french toast - leftover, stale bread!
This is a perfect way to finish any extra breads that have dried out.
You need stale bread to absorb as much custard as possible, using fresh bread will not get the same result.
| Stale bread | 6 pcs |
| Whole eggs | 4 pcs |
| Caster sugar | 4 tbsp |
| Milk | 60ml |
| Cream | 100ml |
| Butter | 6 tbsp |
| Caster sugar (for caramel) | 6 tbsp |
Step 1
Pour the milk and cream
In a clean bowl, mix the milk and cream together.
Step 2
Add in the eggs
Crack 4 eggs into the liquid.
Step 3
Add sugar
Add 4 tablespoon of caster sugar into the custard mix.
Step 4
Mix well
Here I used an immersion blender to combine everything thoroughly.
If you do not have an immersion blender, a whisk works just as fine.
Step 5
Soak the bread
Soak the bread in the custard mix for about 15 seconds each.
Step 6
Set aside
Once all the bread has been soaked and absorb all the goodness, set aside and we are going to warm up our pan.
Step 7
Heat up the pan
Throw in a tablespoon of butter and sugar, and wait until the sugar has melt and turn slightly caramel in color.
Step 8
Bread in.
Gently place a slice of the soaked bread on top of the pan and cook for about 30 seconds on each side.
Be careful to not burn the sugar as the caramel will become bitter.
Step 9
Check for doneness
When you flip the toast, make sure each side of the bread is well-browned and caramelized. This is crucial as the crispy caramel layer adds a lot of difference to the overall enjoyment experience.
Step 10
Enjoy!
Voilà , there you have the perfect french toast that's not only soft and custardy on the inside, but crispy on the outside!
Serve the french toast with some honey drizzle or a scoop of your favorite ice cream, the caramelized crust of the toast that is contrast to the crumb makes a fantastic combination overall. I hope you enjoy making this recipe!
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