Easy French toast is one of the quickest ways to turn simple bread into a warm, golden breakfast or snack.
It is soft inside, lightly crisp outside, and ready in about 10 minutes.
This version uses milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and a little butter for cooking.
Recipe Details
Servings: 4 to 6 slices
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
4 to 6 slices of bread, preferably slightly stale
250 ml milk
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla sugar, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch ground cinnamon
20 g butter for the pan
1 tablespoon powdered sugar for serving, optional
Instructions
In a shallow bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and melt a little butter.
Dip each bread slice into the milk mixture for a few seconds on each side. Do not soak it too long or it may break.
Cook the slices for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden and lightly crisp.
Add more butter to the pan as needed between batches.
Serve warm with powdered sugar, fruit, honey, or a little maple syrup.
Helpful Tips
Slightly stale bread works best because it absorbs the mixture without falling apart. If your bread is very fresh, toast it lightly before dipping.
Conclusion
This easy French toast is quick, comforting, and made with everyday ingredients. It is ideal when you want a sweet homemade breakfast without much preparation.