🍞 French Toast
French toast is a classic breakfast dish made by soaking bread in a mixture of eggs and milk, then frying it until golden brown.
Despite the name, it isn’t uniquely French. Versions of this dish date back to ancient times, and in France it’s called pain perdu (“lost bread”) because it was created to use up stale bread.
🥣 Basic Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
- 4 slices thick bread (brioche or Texas toast works great)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- Butter for the pan
- Pinch of salt
👩🍳 How to Make It
- Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a shallow bowl.
- Dip bread slices into the mixture, coating both sides (don’t soak too long).
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook each slice 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve warm.
🍓 Topping Ideas
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh berries
- Sliced bananas
- Whipped cream
- Peanut butter drizzle
🔥 Variations
- Stuffed French toast – add cream cheese or Nutella inside.
- Savory version – skip sugar/vanilla and top with eggs or bacon.
- Healthier version – use whole-grain bread and low-fat milk.
If you’d like, I can give you a 10-minute quick version, a crispy restaurant-style method, or an overnight baked casserole version.
