Sourdough French Toast
Use your stale sourdough bread for easy and delicious French toast! Slices of crusty sourdough bread are dipped in a rich egg mixture with vanilla and cinnamon and transformed into a perfectly golden, buttery bite
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Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 6 slices sourdough bread, preferably day-old
- 2 tablespoon butter, for frying
- maple syrup, for serving
- fresh fruit, optional, for serving
Instructions
- In a large shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt until smooth and well combined.
- Dip each slice of sourdough bread into the custard, letting it soak for 15–20 seconds on each side to ensure it absorbs the mixture without becoming soggy.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Cook the soaked bread slices in batches, frying each side for 2–3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Add more butter as needed for each batch.
- Serve the French toast immediately, drizzled with maple syrup and topped with fresh fruit if desired.
Notes
- Fresh bread can become too soft and soggy, but slightly stale or day-old sourdough holds its shape and perfectly absorbs the egg mixture.
- Whisk the egg mixture thoroughly to avoid any pockets of egg that can give your French toast an overly eggy taste.
- Soak each slice in the egg mixture for 15–20 seconds per side. I recommend flipping the bread a couple of times to ensure it’s evenly coated.
- Keep your eye on the French toast as it cooks; you may need to adjust the heat as you cook, especially in between batches.
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