Start your day with a delightful and satisfying breakfast by making Jack's French Toast. This classic dish is made with thick slices of bread dipped in a flavorful batter and cooked until golden brown. Serve it with your favorite toppings and enjoy a breakfast treat that will surely please everyone in your family.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of thick bread
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Butter, for frying
- Maple syrup and berries, for serving
Directions
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt a pat of butter.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, making sure both sides are well-coated.
- Place the dipped bread slices onto the hot skillet and cook until golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Repeat the process with the remaining slices of bread, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
- Serve the French toast immediately with maple syrup and berries on top.
- Enjoy your delicious Jack's French Toast breakfast!
Interesting Facts
French toast is also known as 'eggy bread' in some parts of the world.
In France, French toast is called 'pain perdu', which means 'lost bread'. It is said to have originated as a way to use stale bread.
French toast can be traced back to ancient times, with similar recipes found in Roman cookbooks.
The key to making perfect French toast is using thick slices of bread and allowing them to soak in the egg mixture for a few minutes.