Plain and Simple French Toast

It wasn’t until I was a grown-up, living on my own in my first apartment, when it occurred to me that people actually use a recipe to make French toast. My mom never used one, and I followed suit, using as many eggs as necessary for the amount of bread I intended to use and whisking in some milk until it looked right. A touch of vanilla, sometimes some cinnamon, and the mixture was ready to go.

The real key to delicious French toast is the bread. You want a delicious French toast? Use some of my mom’s homemade sourdough bread. Can’t get that? Try Trader Joe’s sliced brioche bread. It is fantastic!

So here’s how I make French toast, perfect for a weekend morning or to liven up a regular ol’ weekday!

Ingredients

1. 2 eggs, cracked and beaten well

2. 1/3 cup milk

3. 1 teaspoon vanilla

4. 4 or 5 slices of bread

5. Butter, 2 tbsp for skillet and plenty for French toast

6. Maple syrup, powdered sugar or other toppings

Directions

1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet or griddle over medium heat.

2. Whisk together eggs and milk in a shallow bowl. Stir in vanilla. You can also add in a little cinnamon if you’re so inclined. Sometimes I am!

3. Dip the bread into the egg mixture, taking care to carefully coat each side of the bread. Allow the excess to drip off before placing each piece on the griddle. Continue with each piece of toast.

4. Cook in skillet or griddle for about two minutes, then flip. You usually don’t have to cook that side as long.

5. Serve! I like my French toast plain and simple, with melting butter and warm syrup. But if you want to get fancy with powdered sugar, fruit or however you like it!

6. Enjoy!

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