Best Diner Style French Toast Recipes

THE BEST FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 300 degrees F.
• Cut the bread into 8 slices about 3/4-inch thick. Arrange them in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet (it's ok if they overlap). Bake, flipping them halfway through, until very lightly golden on both sides, about 12 minutes. Let them cool on the baking sheet until ready to use. Reduce the oven temperature to 200 degrees F.
• Vigorously whisk the eggs in a large bowl until blended and no streaks of whites remain. Add the half-and-half, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg and whisk until completely incorporated. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish.
• Gently press 2 slices of the toasted bread into the custard. Turn to coat and then gently press down on the bread until you feel it start to soak up the custard-this is key for a luscious, moist texture. Let the bread soak for about 1 minute per side; it should feel heavy but still hold its shape and not fall apart.
• Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook 2 of the soaked bread slices until they are a deep golden brown, the custard has set and the insides are cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. The center of the bread will puff slightly while the crust will contract, making it look puckered. You may have to alternate between medium and medium-low heat if the bread browns too quickly or not fast enough. Transfer the slices to a rimmed baking sheet and hold in the warm oven. Repeat with the remaining butter and bread.
• Serve the French toast with butter, maple syrup and a sprinkle of confectioners' sugar.

RESTAURANT STYLE FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat
• In a large, shallow bowl or pie plate, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Place bread slices in egg mixture, turning to coat well.
• Working in batches, brown bread sliced in butter until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer bread to a large baking sheet.
• Once all bread has been browned and transferred to the baking sheet, place in oven and bake until crispy and slightly puffed, 12-15 minutes.
• Serve with syrup or fruit.

THE BEST FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, whisk together the first 7 ingredients. Preheat a greased griddle over medium heat., Dip bread in egg mixture, letting it soak 5 seconds on each side. Cook on griddle until golden brown on both sides. Serve with toppings as desired.

CLASSIC FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200 degrees, and place a wire rack on a sheet pan inside.
• In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, additional yolks, milk, vanilla (if using) and salt until foamy and smooth. Set aside. Place a small lump of butter (enough to coat the bottom of the skillet when melted) in a large, heavy nonstick skillet over low heat. It will melt very slowly.
• When butter is just melted and bubbling, raise heat and bring to a sizzle. Place 2 slices of bread in the bowl with the egg mixture. Turn them a few times in the mixture until evenly saturated, about 5 seconds on each side. Do not soak.
• Lift a slice out of the egg mixture, gently shake off any excess, and place in the pan. Repeat until the skillet is full, and let the slices cook at a sizzle for about 2 minutes, until just turning golden brown on the bottom.
• Add another small lump of butter to the pan and flip the slices over, swirling the pan so that the fresh butter coats the bottom. (This will allow the second side to brown.)
• Continue cooking over low heat until the second side is golden brown. Dust with cinnamon sugar, flip again, and dust the other side. Test for doneness by pressing the center: The dent should slowly spring back. If it remains, the interior is not yet cooked. Continue cooking at low heat, flipping occasionally, until done. Serve immediately, or transfer to the oven to keep warm while cooking remaining bread. Serve as soon as possible. Top with maple syrup, berries, jam, sliced bananas, orange supremes - whatever you'd like.

DENNY'S-STYLE FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Mix together the eggs, milk, flour, sugar, vanilla, salt& cinnamon.
• Heat a large skillet, or griddle.
• When the skillet is hot, add 1 tablespoon butter.
• If the butter smokes, your pan is too hot; turn down the heat.
• Dip each slice of bread into the batter for 30 seconds on each side.
• Let some of the batter drip off, then put in skillet.
• Cook each slice 1 1/2-2 minutes per side until each side is golden brown.
• Add more butter, if necessary, to cook all of the slices.
• To serve, put on plate, dust with powdered sugar. Serve with butter & hot syrup.

RESTAURANT-STYLE FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In a medium-size bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
• Add milk, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk briskly to remove all clumps.
• Grease a skillet or frying pan with a paper towel that has been dipped in oil or shortening.
• Heat skillet over medium-high heat until a drop of water sizzles when flicked onto skillet.
• Dip both sides of bread slice into the batter briefly.
• Let some of the batter drip off, then place bread in skillet.
• Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes on the first side and 1 minute on the second.
• If needed, add a little more oil to the skillet to cook all of the slices.
• Repeat procedure with remaining bread slices.
• Keep French toast warn in a low oven as you cook remaining slices.
• Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve with butter, syrup, or fruit, if using.

FLUFFY FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Measure flour into a large mixing bowl. Slowly whisk in the milk. Whisk in the salt, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract and sugar until smooth.
• Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium heat.
• Soak bread slices in mixture until saturated. Cook bread on each side until golden brown. Serve hot.

CHEF JOHN'S FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, allspice, and salt together in a large bowl. Place bread slices in egg mixture and soak, turning to coat, until bread is completely saturated.
• Melt butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook bread in hot butter until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer toasted bread to a baking sheet.
• Bake toast in the oven until outside is crisp and slightly puffed, 12 to 15 minutes.