Martha's Perfect French Toast

Elevate your breakfast game with "Martha's Perfect French Toast," a luxurious take on a classic morning favorite. This recipe uses thick-cut brioche or challah, expertly soaked in a rich, velvety custard made from eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, and aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The result? Golden-brown slices that are crisp on the outside, decadently fluffy on the inside, and bursting with flavor. Finished with optional garnishes of maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh berries, this dish transforms humble ingredients into a gourmet experience. With only 10 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking, Martha’s recipe ensures your French toast is both easy to make and utterly irresistible—perfect for brunch or any special morning.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 3

Ingredients

• 6 slices Thick-cut bread (brioche or challah preferred)
• 3 pieces Large eggs
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 0.25 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0 optional Maple syrup (for serving)
• 0 optional Powdered sugar (for garnish)
• 0 optional Fresh berries (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them until light and frothy.

Step 2

Add the milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg to the bowl. Whisk together until fully combined, forming a smooth custard mixture.

Step 3

Pour the custard mixture into a shallow dish wide enough to fit a slice of bread, like a baking dish.

Step 4

Preheat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Once hot, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in the pan.

Step 5

Dip one slice of bread at a time into the custard mixture, coating both sides thoroughly but not oversaturating the bread.

Step 6

Carefully place the coated slice of bread into the hot skillet. Repeat with as many slices as will fit without overcrowding.

Step 7

Cook each slice for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.

Step 8

Transfer cooked slices to a plate, and continue cooking the remainder, adding more butter to the pan as necessary.

Step 9

Serve warm, garnished with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh berries if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(893.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1897.4

Total Fat 91.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 829.3mg	0%
Sodium 1530.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 222.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.8g	0%
Total Sugars 93.9g
Protein 56.8g	0%

Vitamin D 227.4IU	0%
Calcium 547.8mg	0%
Iron 12.5mg	0%
Potassium 1027.4mg	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: 42.4%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 45.9%