This easy French Toast recipe is the BEST, with a thicker batter and cinnamon sugar flavors that really set it apart. It’s one of our family’s favorite breakfasts!
Want more breakfast recipes? Try Biscuits and Gravy, Eggs Benedict and Belgian Waffles!
If I offered up breakfast options for a family vote, everyone would choose this classic French Toast recipe, served with fresh fruit, syrup and whipped cream! We’ve been making it for decades, and it’s truly the best french toast recipe!
How to Make French Toast:
Combine Ingredients: Add of the ingredients, except the bread, to a blender or shallow dish and mix to combine.
Dip Bread: Dip each bread slice into the egg mixture, dredging on both sides.
Cook: Place bread on hot greased griddle or large skillet. Cook for a few minutes on each side, until golden.
Serve: I love to serve this easy french toast warm, with homemade syrup and a side of berries!
Ingredients Notes:
Bread: I recommend using thick sliced bread, like Sara Lee Artesano, Texas Toast, or leftover homemade bread. It’s nice (but not necessary) if the bread is a few days old, or slightly stale. We also loving using thick slices of cinnamon bread or brioche!
Flour: My Secret Ingredient! The flour helps to make more of a “batter” for dipping the bread, which yields extra fluffy and delicious french toast. If mixing the batter by hand, start by mixing flour and eggs, then add the milk and remaining ingredients.
Milk: Any kind of milk will work (even dairy free), but the the higher fat milk, the creamier the batter will be. Whole milk works great and you could even add a little splash of cream if you want.
More French Toast Recipes:
- Crunchy French Toast
- Brioche French Toast
- French Toast Roll Ups
- Pumpkin French Toast
- Eggnog French Toast
- Air Fryer French Toast
- Baked French Toast Casserole
Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:
To Make Ahead: The batter can be made 1-2 days ahead of time, depending on the freshness of your ingredients.
To Freeze: Allow french toast to cool completely and store in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Rewarm on a skillet, in the toaster, or for a few seconds in the microwave.
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Recipe
French Toast
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 thick slices bread
Instructions
- Preheat griddle to 350 degrees F or or heat a skillet over medium heat.
- In a blender, add the eggs, milk, flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla. Blend until smooth. If you prefer whisking by hand, start by mixing the flour and eggs together in a shallow dish, then whisk in the rest of the ingredients until combined.
- Dip bread slices into the batter, dredging them well on both sides, and place on hot, greased griddle or skillet.
- Cook for a few minutes, until the bottom of the breads starts to get golden brown. Flip and cook on the other side the same.
- Remove to a plate. Serve warm with syrup and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Notes
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I originally shared this recipe in February 2015. Updated April 2018, June 2021 and October 2022.
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I never review recipes but I had to go out of my way for this because this is literally the best French toast I have ever had. Fantastic. I used store-bought brioche
I’ve never liked French toast but my husband loves it. This is the best I’ve had and from now on is the only recipe I will eat for French toast! We love it, thank you!
Like others who have commented, I felt compelled to take the time to write a comment to say that this recipe made the best French toast that I have ever made and as good as any I’ve ever eaten. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. Now, when someone asks if I can make French toast? I will respond, “Ouí, ouí!! Only the best, but of course!!”
Thank you for making it and for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed it!
I used oat flour and coconut milk, because..ugh, life. I halved the recipe…Absolutely yummy! Thank you!
We are so glad you enjoyed this french toast! I bet the coconut milk added a yummy flavor! 🙂
I made the recipe this morning and it was delish. I did change a few things. Lower sugar content. Omit sugar and replace with 2 table sp of trivia. Used sourdough bread. And added allspice, ground cloves, apple pie spice and ground nutmeg, then add a dash of rum extract. Gives it an amazing flavor
Yum!!! I have tried making french toast at home several times before but have always been disappointed by the texture and/or flavor. Finally decided to try this recipe. YUM!!!!! I Loved it. I will definitely put this in the rotation. (I even made it with egg beaters and LOVED it.)
This was really good my husband loved it. Thank you Lauren Allen.
Best french toast i ever made. Next time i will mix flour with the milk instead of eggs … the egg and flour lumped up, so i used a strainer to correct problem. Excellent
Simply delicious! Perfect balance of ingredients to add enough flavour without being overpowering.
I just made this today and it is hands down the BEST french toast I have ever had…it was absolutely amazing!! Also to the person who mentioned cooking in the air fryer, you are brilliant. I cooked in the air fryer and it was perfect! Usually french toast can get a bit soggy but after the air fryer it was toasted, firm and delicious! The only disappointment was not finding this recipe sooner. I will never go back! 😁
We are so glad you enjoyed it! We love slicing them into sticks and cooking them in the air fryer: https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/air-fryer-french-toast/
Awesome Dish. Made it myself , was a little suspicious on the salt but after all it was amazing.