Saturday mornings were made for homemade French toast. Golden, buttery, perfectly spiced.. Perfect for slow mornings around the table.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 slices thick-cut bread (Texas toast, brioche, or challah)
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter (for cooking)

Optional for Serving

• Maple syrup
• Fresh strawberries or berries
• Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
2. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, coating both sides without soaking the bread too long.
3. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt a little butter.
4. Cook the French toast for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
5. Repeat with the remaining bread, adding more butter to the pan as needed.
6. Serve warm with maple syrup, fresh berries, and a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.

Tips

• Thick-cut bread gives the best texture.
• Day-old bread works especially well because it absorbs the custard without becoming soggy.
• Keep cooked slices warm in a 200°F oven while you finish the batch.