How To Make The Best French Toast In Cambridge
Cambridge: Here is one of the best French Toast recipes out there!
Here Is What Most People Don’t Know About Making French Toast:
- Use day-old bread: Slightly stale bread absorbs the egg mixture better without becoming too soggy, giving French toast the perfect texture.
- Add a touch of cream to the batter: A bit of heavy cream or half-and-half in the egg mixture adds richness and a velvety texture to the French toast.
- Cook on medium-low heat: Cooking on medium-low heat ensures the toast is golden brown on the outside and fully cooked through without being burnt.
Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 8 slices of day-old bread (brioche, challah, or French bread works best)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Maple syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh berries for serving (optional)
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, soaking for a few seconds on each side until the bread is fully coated but not overly saturated.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Place the soaked bread slices in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. If needed, adjust the heat to prevent burning.
- Repeat with the remaining slices, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
- Serve the French toast warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh berries if desired.