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Classic Quick and Easy French Toast

groups2 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 5 minsskilletCook: 10 minsscheduleTotal: 15 minsoutdoor_grillPan-fried
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7 Steps Total
01
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00:00:22
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Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling raw eggs to prevent cross-contamination. Raw eggs may carry bacteria; clean utensils and hands immediately after use.

Crack 2 large eggs into a wide shallow pie dish, then lightly beat them with a fork to break up the yolks.

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Crack eggs carefully against a flat surface to prevent small shell fragments from dropping into the dish.

Ingredients:Egg (2 piece)
Tools:forkpie dish
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00:00:46

Add 60ml milk, 1 tsp granulated sugar, 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon, 0.125 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp vanilla extract into the eggs. Whisk thoroughly with a fork until smooth and fully combined.

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Whisk until no unblended egg white globs remain, otherwise cooked toast will have uneven egg patches.

Ingredients:Milk (60 ml)sugar (1 tsp)cinnamon stick (0.25 tsp)Salt (0.125 tsp)vanilla extract (0.25 tsp)Egg
Tools:fork
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Place a frying pan over medium to medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp vegetable oil and 0.5 tbsp butter, swirling until butter melts and solids begin turning golden brown.

local_fire_departmentmedium to medium-high heat, about 1 to 2 minutes
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Do not burn the butter

combining oil with butter raises the smoke point to prevent scorching

Ingredients:vegetable oil (1 tsp)butter (0.5 tbsp)
Tools:Frying pan
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00:03:10

Quickly dip 1 slice of Texas toast into batter on both sides, allowing excess to drip off, then immediately lay into hot pan. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes until bottom is rich golden brown and bubble sizzling slows.

local_fire_departmentmedium to medium-high heat, 1 to 2 minutes
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Do not leave bread soaking in batter or it will absorb too much liquid and become soggy.

Ingredients:bread (1 slice)
Tools:spatula
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00:03:51

Flip the toast with a spatula and cook the second side for another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.

local_fire_departmentmedium to medium-high heat, 1 to 2 minutes
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Flip carefully to prevent hot fat splatters.

Tools:spatula
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Transfer cooked French toast to a platter. Add remaining 1 tsp vegetable oil and 0.5 tbsp butter to pan between slices, dipping and frying remaining 5 slices of Texas toast until all are golden brown.

local_fire_departmentmedium heat, about 5 to 6 minutes
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Add fresh butter and oil between batches so residual burnt bits do not spoil the taste.

Ingredients:bread (5 slice)vegetable oil (1 tsp)butter (0.5 tbsp)
Tools:Frying pan
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00:04:34

Pour 2 tbsp maple syrup over top of warm French toast and optional 1 tsp powdered sugar. Serve immediately.

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Serve while warm for optimal soft center and crispy golden edges.

Ingredients:maple syrup or honey (2 tbsp)powdered sugar (1 tsp)
Tools:serving plate

groceryAll Ingredients

bread6 slice
Egg2 piece
Milk60 ml
sugar1 tsp
cinnamon stick0.25 tsp
Salt0.125 tsp
vanilla extract0.25 tsp
butter1 tbsp
vegetable oil2 tsp
maple syrup or honey2 tbsp
powdered sugar1 tsp

blenderAll Tools Needed

forkpie dishFrying panspatulaserving plate