Start your day off right with a plate of Kerry's French Toast. This classic breakfast dish is simple to make yet full of flavor. Slices of bread are soaked in a sweet and creamy mixture, cooked until golden brown, and served with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup. Make this recipe for a leisurely weekend brunch or any day when you crave a scrumptious breakfast treat. Your family and friends will love waking up to the aroma of freshly cooked French toast.
Ingredients
- 6 slices of bread
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Directions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Place a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for a few seconds on each side.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet or griddle.
- Place the soaked bread slices onto the hot skillet or griddle.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Remove the French toast from the skillet or griddle and repeat with the remaining slices of bread, adding more butter if needed.
- Serve the French toast hot, dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with maple syrup.
Interesting Facts
French toast is also known as 'pain perdu' in French, which means 'lost bread'. This name refers to the use of stale or leftover bread in the dish.
French toast can be traced back to ancient Roman times, where it was prepared using milk, eggs, and honey.
Variations of French toast can be found in different cuisines around the world, such as Spanish torrijas and Indian double ka meetha.