French toast is a sweet breakfast food around the world and is enjoyed by people of all ages.
The basic ingredients for this recipe are the bread, soaked in beaten eggs, and then frying it in a pan until it is golden brown. One can personalize the flavor of it by adding sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, or fruit to their liking.
This recipe is quick and easy to make, requiring only a few simple ingredients, making it an ideal choice for busy mornings. Following this recipe, you can begin your day with a delicious, sweet breakfast.
About this recipe
There are a few must-haves when it comes to making this dish.
Ingredients like eggs, milk, sugar, maple syrup, butter, and bread are standard in most cooking.
Instead of regular sugar, We will use honey in this recipe. In addition, We’ll add fresh cream to the mix so that the resulting recipe is extra-moist and luscious.
To start, mix together the eggs, cream, honey, and milk in a wide bowl using a whisk.
Coat each bread with the egg mixture by dipping it into the liquid.
Fry the coated slice of bread in a nonstick pan with melted butter and maple syrup over medium heat until browned on both sides.
Top with anything you like, whether it’s powdered sugar or syrup.
In this case, I paired it with whipped cream.
Snack on the fresh-off-the-pan fried french toast!
Nutritional Benefits
Not only is this recipe delicious, it can also be a healthy option for you. Depending on the recipe, it can be a good source of protein, carbs, and healthy fats. This recipe is also a great way to repurpose stale bread, helping to prevent food waste. It is a tasty and healthy way to start the day.
Ingredients
I’ve added a few twists to this recipe. These are the standard ingredients I use as a base:
- Eggs: French toast starts with whisking together eggs and milk in a shallow bowl, which creates the base for it.
- Milk: Adding milk to the egg mixture helps to create a creamy french toast.
- Butter: Melted.
- Maple Syrup: As a traditional sweetener, maple syrup is a must for delicious french toast.
Then I add the delectable ingredients:
- Honey: It’s an alternative to sugar.
- Fresh cream: Adding fresh cream to this recipe makes it more moist and yummy.
What to serve with it ?
Sausages, scrambled eggs, and fresh fruit are some delicious toppings that go well with french toast. It is delicious, but it can be dressed up with everything from fruit and nuts to cheese and chocolate chips for a memorable breakfast or brunch.
Here, I’m serving it with whipped cream, a dusting of powdered sugar, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Below are the step-by-step instructions for the recipe:
French Toast Recipe
Course: Breakfast RecipesCuisine: American, FrenchDifficulty: Beginner1
servings15
minutes5
minutes219
kcalMake the most of breakfast or brunch with this easy French toast recipe.
Create a crowd-pleasing breakfast with this easy French toast recipe.
Ingredients
2 2 Eggs
2 tbsp 2 Honey
2 tbsp 2 Fresh cream
3 tbsp 3 Milk
2 2 Slices of white bread
100 gms 100 Salted butter
Maple syrup
2 tbsp 2 powdered sugar
Directions
- Whisk together eggs, fresh cream, honey, and milk in a shallow bowl.Loading gallery media…
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture until fully coated.
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Add french toast to a pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until it turns golden brown.
- Transfer it to a plate and top with desired toppings such as powdered sugar, maple syrup.
- Serve hot with your favorite accompaniments! Enjoy!
Notes
- The mix for french toast shouldn’t be too thick or too thin. It can get dense and heavy if the mixture is too thick. If the mixture is too light, it can get soggy and fall apart when cooked.
- Do not cook on high heat, as it can burn quickly.
- It can get greasy and heavy if you cook with too much butter or oil.
- Cook it for a short time to prevent it from drying out and becoming hard to eat.
Variations
- Adding vanilla extract to the eggs makes sweet French toast taste better.
- Add garlic powder or herbs like thyme and sage to make it savory.
- Try different kinds of bread, like french bread, challah, and brioche.
- Add fruit toppings like blueberries or strawberries for extra flavor.
- To make the french toast crunchy, sprinkle it with nuts like almonds or walnuts.
- Putting nut butter or cream cheese on it makes for a decadent breakfast treat.
- Individuals who are mindful of their sugar intake can make French toast without adding any sugar to the recipe.
Nutrition Facts
1 servings per container
Serving Size1 servings
- Amount Per ServingCalories219
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
11g
17%
- Saturated Fat 5.2g 25%
- Trans Fat 0.2g
- Cholesterol 129mg 43%
- Sodium 237mg 10%
- Potassium 97mg 3%
- Total Carbohydrate
23g
8%
- Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4%
- Sugars 4g
- Protein 7.3g 15%
- Vitamin A 8%
- Calcium 7%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
