Best Perfect French Toast Recipes

Perfect French Toast image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Whisk 4 eggs, 1 1/2 cups half-and-half or milk, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon sugar and a pinch of salt in a shallow bowl. Heat 1/2 tablespoon butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, dip 6 thick slices white bread, challah or brioche in the egg mixture and cook in the skillet until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side, adding more butter as needed. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until puffed, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in the same skillet until browned, about 5 minutes. Drizzle the French toast with the browned butter and maple syrup.

Martha's Perfect French Toast image

Provided by AniSarit

Categories Breads

Time 35m

Yield 6 slices

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 orange, juice of
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons liquor (I use almond or orange flavored, Martha's recipe states cognac)
1 tablespoon sugar (splenda works equally well)
1 lemon, zest of
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt
6 slices bread, 1-2 days old (1 inch pieces, challah or brioche are best)
canola oil, for frying (any neutral oil will do, may add unsalted butter for more flavor)
powdered sugar
maple syrup
mixed berry

Steps:

Whisk together eggs, milk, juice, vanilla, liquor, sugar, zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
Place bread in a shallow baking dish large enough to hold bread slices in a single layer.
Pour egg mixture over bread; soak 10 minutes.
Turn slices over (Carefully) and soak 5-10minutes more, until soaked through.
Preheat oven to 200 deg F. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet, and set aside.
Heat canola oil (with some butter if so wish) in a skillet over medium heat.
Fry half the bread slices until golden brown, around 3 minutes per side.
Transfer to wire rack; place in oven while cooking remaining bread.
Wipe skillet and repeat with fresh oil/butter and bread.
Keep in oven until ready to serve.
Serve with dusted powdered sugar and maple syrup (I like fresh berries on top, too).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.7, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 220, Sodium 296.6, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 5.3, Protein 10.3

Perfect French Toast image

Provided by Mary Butterfield

Categories Breads

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 medium orange, juice of
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cognac (optional)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 lemon, zest of
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch of freshly ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt
6 slices bread, 1-inch-thick, such as brioche, preferably day-old
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
pure maple syrup (optional)

Steps:

Whisk together eggs, milk, juice, vanilla, cognac, sugar, zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
Place bread in a shallow baking dish large enough to hold bread slices in a single layer.
Pour egg mixture over bread; soak 10 minutes. Turn slices over; soak 10 minutes more or until soaked through.
Preheat oven to 200°.
Place a wire rack on a baking sheet, and set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry half the bread slices until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Transfer to wire rack; place in oven while cooking remaining bread.
Wipe skillet, and repeat with remaining butter, oil, and bread.
Keep in oven until ready to serve.
Serve warm with maple syrup, if desired.