Easy Golden French Toast with Maple Syrup: Weekend Brunch Perfection!
RECIPE BY ELIZABETH WILLIAMS
PREP
15 mins
COOK
25 mins
CALS
320 kcal
YIELD
12 servings
The Story

Easy Golden French Toast with Maple Syrup: Your New Favorite Breakfast!
What You'll Need
8 slices thick-sliced bread (brioche, challah, or sturdy white, preferably day-old)
🥚4 large eggs
🥛1 cup whole milk (or half-and-half for richer results)
🍬1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
🧂Pinch of salt
🧈2-3 tablespoons unsalted butter (for cooking)
Pure maple syrup (for serving)
🥛Powdered sugar, fresh berries, or whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
How to Make It
🥣 STEP 1
In a shallow dish or pie plate, whisk together the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, vanill...
👨‍🍳 STEP 2
Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add about 1/2 tablespoon of...
🥣 STEP 3
Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for about 15-20 secon...
🍳 STEP 4
Carefully transfer the soaked bread slices to the hot skillet. Do not overcrowd the pan...
🍳 STEP 5
Cook for 2-4 minutes per side, or until the French toast is golden brown, puffed slight...
🔥 STEP 6
Remove cooked French toast from the skillet and place on a wire rack set over a baking ...
👨‍🍳 STEP 7
Repeat with the remaining bread, adding more butter to the pan as needed for each new b...
✨ STEP 8
Serve immediately, stacked high, with a generous drizzle of pure maple syrup. Garnish w...
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