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Golden brown french toast recipe slices stacked high, drizzled with maple syrup and topped with fresh berries.

Ultimate Custardy French Toast Recipe (Our Secret Twist!)

Unlock the secret to incredibly rich, custardy French toast with a unique heavy cream batter and crucial resting technique. This recipe guarantees a perfectly golden brown exterior and an unbelievably tender, melt-in-your-mouth interior, rivaling any restaurant-quality breakfast. Easy enough for beginners, it’s perfect for special brunches or a luxurious morning treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream substituted for half of the original milk quantity for richness
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour ((30 grams))
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar ((50 grams))
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ((5 ml))
  • 8 thick slices bread ideally 1-inch thick, slightly stale brioche, challah, sourdough, or Texas toast

Equipment

  • Griddle
  • Skillet
  • blender
  • Shallow Dish
  • wire rack
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

1. Prep Your Griddle
  1. Preheat your griddle to 350 degrees F or heat a skillet over medium heat. Ensure it's adequately hot to prevent sticking and promote even cooking. Generously grease your cooking surface with butter, neutral oil, or cooking spray for a beautiful golden brown crust.
2. Whisk the Batter (and The Twist!)
  1. In a blender, combine the eggs, 1/3 cup milk, 1/3 cup heavy cream (this is the secret twist!), all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth. If whisking by hand, mix the flour and eggs first to prevent lumps, then gradually whisk in the remaining ingredients until smooth.
  2. Let your batter rest for 5-10 minutes. This crucial step allows the flour to fully hydrate and thickens the batter, ensuring an incredibly custardy interior and even coating when you dip the bread.
3. Dip the Bread
  1. Once the batter is ready, dip your thick slices of bread into the batter, ensuring both sides are well coated. Allow any excess batter to drip off, but ensure full saturation without over-soaking, which could lead to soggy centers. Carefully place the dipped bread onto your hot, greased griddle or skillet.
4. Cook to Golden Perfection
  1. Cook the French toast for a few minutes until the bottom achieves a beautiful golden brown color and a Maillard reaction begins to form. Flip and cook on the other side for the same amount of time. Look for a slightly puffed appearance, lightly crisp edges, and a fragrant aroma, indicating the custardy interior is perfectly cooked through.
5. Serve Warm
  1. Remove the cooked French toast to a plate. For larger batches, place cooked slices on a wire rack set on a baking sheet and keep them warm in an oven at 200°F (93°C) while you finish cooking. Serve immediately with your favorite pancake syrup and a generous dusting of powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For the best results, use thick-sliced, slightly stale bread like brioche, challah, or sourdough. Don't overcrowd the griddle when cooking; work in batches to maintain temperature and ensure even browning. Leftover batter can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Cooked French toast can be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in a toaster, oven, or skillet for crispness.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

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