Quick and Easy French Toast

A quick and easy French Toast recipe that uses everyday ingredients from your kitchen. It's the perfect brunch or breakfast.  Also, the hint of cinnamon totally elevates this classic French Toast.

French Toast makes me nostalgic. This is what I have grown up eating. The smell of the caramelized bread, the aromatic cinnamon and the butter all combine together to make this amazing breakfast/brunch. I always make mine the classic way. It's quick, easy and oh so delicious! I enjoy French toast with fresh strawberries, powdered sugar and maple syrup. Ah the combination is divine! But there are literally countless ways to dress it up. 

HOW TO MAKE QUICK AND EASY FRENCH TOAST

• Make egg mixture. Beat together the egg, milk, sugar, vanilla extract and cinnamon powder in a deep dish. Make sure you are using Ceylon Cinnamon and not Cassia Cinnamon. Read more about the difference between them in my post here.
• Coat the bread. Dip the bread in the mixture for 5 seconds each side. If you dip it more than that, the bread will take longer to cook. The dipping time will vary if your slices are thicker.
• Pan-fry. Add just a tiny bit of oil or butter to your pan and cook the french toast till golden on each side. It takes around 2 minutes each side on medium heat. Make sure then pan or griddle is pre-heated before.
• Dress up. Decorate with your favourite fresh fruits. I love using strawberries. You can also sprinkle powdered sugar and pour some maple syrup. I have some more dressing up ideas below.

WHAT KIND OF BREAD TO USE

Brioche is my favourite bread for French toast. It's so buttery and rich. Challah is another popular choice. But you can use any sandwich bread. French toast are best made with a couple of days old bread.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH FRENCH TOAST

You can customize French toast in so many ways. Here are some dressing up ideas:

• Nutella
• Whipped Cream
• Nuts (e.g walnuts, silvered almonds)
• Powdered Sugar
• Fresh Fruits
• Maple Syrup
• Honey
• Jam
• Greek Yogurt

CAN YOU REHEAT FRENCH TOAST

If you have leftover French toast you can keep in the fridge or freezer and reheat when required. There are multiple ways of reheating:

1. Oven: Place the French toast in a single layer on your baking tray. Put in a pre-heated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 5-8 mins.
2. Microwave: Put a damp towel underneath the French toast and microwave in 15-20 second bursts depending on the quantity. Don't over-heat!
3. Toaster: Pop in a toaster till warm and crispy.
4. Air Fryer: Reheat in a single layer at 180°C (350°F) for 3-4 mins.

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THE RECIPE

Quick and Easy French Toast

A classic French Toast recipe that uses everyday ingredients from your kitchen.

5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

Servings: 2

Author: Qashang

Ingredients 

• 1 egg
• ⅓ cup milk
• 1 ½ tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 4 slices sandwich bread
• oil/butter as required

FOR TOPPINGS

• fresh strawberries
• powdered sugar
• maple syrup

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Instructions

• In a deep dish whisk together the egg, milk, sugar, vanilla extract and cinnamon powder.
• Take a piece of bread and dunk into the egg mixture for 5 seconds each side. Don't soak more than that or the bread will get soggy and take longer to cook.
• Heat your pan or skillet. Add 1-2 tablespoon oil/butter for each slice of bread. Pan-fry on medium heat till golden on both sides.
• Remove on a paper towel.
• Put in your serving plate, sprinkle powdered sugar, top with sliced strawberries and drizzle maple syrup.

Notes

• If you prefer to drench your french toasts with maple syrup later then reduce the sugar to 1 teaspoon in the egg mixture.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal

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