Grandma's French Toast

Start your morning with a comforting classic: Grandma’s French Toast, a nostalgic recipe that brings both flavor and tradition to your breakfast table. Crafted with thick, pillowy slices of brioche or challah, this dish features a luscious custard made from eggs, whole milk, vanilla, and a hint of cinnamon for warmth. Each slice is gently soaked, then cooked to golden-brown perfection in buttery goodness, creating a crisp exterior and a tender, fluffy center. Serve it warm with a drizzle of maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, and a handful of fresh berries for a touch of elegance. With just 10 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, this recipe is a delightful way to elevate your family breakfast or weekend brunch.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 slices thick slices of bread (brioche or challah preferred)
• 3 pieces large eggs
• 0.75 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0 as needed maple syrup (for serving)
• 0 as needed powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
• 0 as needed fresh berries (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a shallow dish or mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined.

Step 2

Preheat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.

Step 3

Add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter to the skillet and allow it to melt, spreading it evenly across the surface.

Step 4

Dip one slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated but not overly soaked. Allow excess batter to drip off.

Step 5

Place the coated bread slice onto the preheated skillet. Repeat with additional slices, cooking only as many as the skillet can hold without overcrowding.

Step 6

Cook each slice for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and slightly crisp.

Step 7

Transfer cooked French toast slices to a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm. Repeat Steps 4-6 with the remaining bread slices and butter as needed.

Step 8

Serve the French toast warm, drizzled with maple syrup and garnished with powdered sugar and/or fresh berries, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(810.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1637.5

Total Fat 63.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 762.0mg	0%
Sodium 2077.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 213.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.3g	0%
Total Sugars 77.7g
Protein 54.9g	0%

Vitamin D 200.5IU	0%
Calcium 477.7mg	0%
Iron 12.6mg	0%
Potassium 997.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.6%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 52.0%