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Perfect French Toast Recipe

Perfect French Toast Recipe

4.8 from 19 reviews

Indulge in the perfect French Toast with this classic recipe. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and bursting with flavors of vanilla and cinnamon, this dish is sure to be a breakfast favorite.

Ingredients

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Bread:

  • 4 slices of crusty Italian bread, sliced 1-inch thick

Egg Mixture:

  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

For Cooking:

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare Egg Mixture: Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, lemon zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, and salt.
  2. Soak Bread: Place bread slices in a shallow dish and pour the egg mixture over them. Let them soak for 5 minutes, then flip.
  3. Cook French Toast: Heat butter and oil in a skillet. Cook soaked bread slices for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

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Keywords: French toast, breakfast, easy, classic