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French Toast Recipe With Sourdough Bread

A delightful breakfast recipe featuring hearty sourdough bread soaked in a rich custard mixture and cooked to crispy perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 slices of sourdough bread
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Maple syrup for serving
  • Fresh fruits like berries, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Skillet or griddle
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
  2. Take a slice of the sourdough bread and dip it into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are well-coated.
  3. Place a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a tablespoon of butter.
  4. Once the butter is melted and bubbling, add the soaked sourdough slice to the skillet.
  5. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown, then flip the slice over and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  6. Continue the process with the remaining slices of bread, adding more butter as needed.
  7. Once all the slices are cooked, serve them warm with maple syrup and fresh fruits.
  8. Enjoy your homemade French toast!

Notes

For extra flavor, let the soaked bread sit in the mixture for a minute before cooking.