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Secret Ingredient French Toast Recipe

Secret Ingredient French Toast Recipe

This vanilla-cinnamon French toast is made with thick-sliced Texas toast or French bread for crisp edges and a tender, custardy center. It cooks on the stovetop in about 15 minutes, making it ideal for a quick breakfast or weekend brunch.
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Keyword: french toast, Texas toast, vanilla-cinnamon

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 slices bread thick; Texas toast or French bread
  • berries fresh
  • powdered sugar
  • syrup

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 4 eggs and 2/3 cup milk until smooth, then whisk in 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1 Tablespoon vanilla.
  2. Preheat a skillet over medium and add 2 Tablespoons butter. Once the butter has melted and the pan is hot, add the bread slices and fry until golden brown on the first side, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
  3. Top the cooked slices with fresh berries, powdered sugar, and syrup.

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Originally Posted on November 7, 2019
Updated on July 5, 2023