French Toast

Name: French Toast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 portions
Ingredients: 8 slices toast bread; 4 pcs eggs; 200 ml milk; 2 tablespoons caster sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 pinch salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon; butter; powdered sugar; maple syrup; fresh fruit

Karel ČernýBreakfastFrench Cuisine x se líbilo

French toast is the ultimate sweet breakfast: slices of sandwich bread soaked in an egg mixture with milk, sugar, and vanilla, then fried golden in butter. The inside stays soft and custardy while the surface turns into a thin, crisp crust. Served warm, dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with maple syrup, with fresh fruit on the side. Perfect for breakfast or a weekend brunch.

Příprava: 10min

Vaření: 15min

CELKOVÝ ČAS: 25min

Step by step process

Preparation

1
In a bowl, whisk the eggs with milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and, if desired, ground cinnamon until the mixture is smooth and slightly frothy.
2
Arrange the slices of sandwich bread on a cutting board. If they have a thick crust, trim the edges so they absorb better and cook evenly.

Cooking

3
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and melt a knob of butter so the bottom is lightly coated.
4
Dip each slice of sandwich bread into the egg mixture on both sides for about 5–10 seconds, let it drain briefly, and place it in the pan.
TIP:
Dip the slices quickly for 5–10 seconds on both sides and immediately place them on the pan. Let any excess liquid drip off briefly to prevent sogginess and ensure even browning.
5
Fry for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Add a little more butter between batches if needed.
6
Transfer the cooked toasts to a plate or a rack and keep them warm briefly while you finish the rest.

Serving

7
Serve immediately, ideally halved into triangles, sprinkled with powdered sugar and drizzled with maple syrup.
8
Add fresh fruit to taste and serve warm. At that moment the toasts are tender inside and crispy on the outside.