Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it’s also one of the best. On a normal weekday, oatmeal, cereal, or toast might do, but sometimes our morning taste buds want something a little more interesting. This is where the day’s star, French Toast, comes in.
This dish has been around for hundreds of years and is known all over the world. It has a timeless charm that never fails to win hearts at breakfast. It’s a beautiful combination of sweet, crunchy, and soft textures that makes breakfast feel like a party. This article gives you an easy-to-follow recipe for basic French toast, as well as a few different ways to make it with fruits, which are our favorite.
French Toast
Ingredients
- 8 slices of bread day-old bread works best
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup of milk
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar
- A pinch of salt
- Butter for frying
- Powdered sugar and maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are well-coated.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat, and melt some butter.
- Cook each side of the bread slice for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve your French toast warm, dusted with powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Fruity Variations
Berry Compote on French Toast
Follow the recipe for Classic French Toast, but top it with this delicious berry sauce. In a pot, mix a cup of mixed berries (like strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries), 2 tablespoons of sugar, and a splash of lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the berries break down and the sauce gets thick. Serve this sweet and sour sauce on top of French toast for a fruity treat.
French Toast with Caramelized Bananas
Bananas and French toast go together like peanut butter and jelly. For this version, caramelize sliced bananas in a mixture of brown sugar and butter until they are golden and sticky. You can put these sautéed bananas on top of your French toast and maybe a dollop of whipped cream if you want to be extra naughty.
French Toast with Apple and Cinnamon
What could be cozier than the smell of apples and cinnamon? Add cinnamon and brown sugar to diced apples and cook them in butter. Once the apples have softened, add a drizzle of maple syrup and top your French toast with this spicy apple mixture. This twist on the theme of fall is sure to warm your heart.
French toast is a standard breakfast food that will always be popular. It’s the perfect comfort food, but you can play around with it by adding different things, especially fruits. Whether you like the tartness of berries, the caramel sweetness of bananas, or the warming taste of apples and cinnamon, there’s a French toast version for you.
Enjoy!
