Sylvia's French Toast

Indulge in the ultimate breakfast indulgence with Sylvia’s French Toast—a decadent take on a classic that balances rich flavors with a perfectly crisp exterior. Made with thick-cut slices of brioche, challah, or sourdough, each piece is soaked in a luxurious custard blend of eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, vanilla, and a pinch of cinnamon for a warm, aromatic touch. Pan-fried in unsalted butter to golden perfection, this French toast is irresistibly fluffy inside with a slight caramelized edge. Whether drizzled with maple syrup, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with fresh berries, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, offering a gourmet twist to your morning routine. Ideal for weekend brunches or special occasions, Sylvia’s French Toast is the ultimate crowd pleaser for two.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 slices Thick-cut bread (brioche, challah, or sourdough)
• 2 pieces Large eggs
• 0.5 cups Whole milk
• 0.25 cups Heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch Salt
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0 Maple syrup (for serving)
• 0 Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
• 0 Fresh berries or fruit (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a shallow dish or mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until fully combined and slightly frothy.

Step 2

Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.

Step 3

Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet, allowing it to melt and coat the surface evenly.

Step 4

Take 1 slice of bread at a time and dip it into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are soaked but not overly saturated (about 5 seconds per side).

Step 5

Place the coated bread slice onto the hot skillet. Repeat with additional slices, cooking 2-3 slices at a time depending on the size of your skillet.

Step 6

Cook the French toast slices for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and slightly crisp on the outside. Add the second tablespoon of butter to the skillet as needed for subsequent batches.

Step 7

Remove the cooked French toast slices and keep them warm by placing them on a plate covered with foil or in a low-heat oven.

Step 8

Repeat the dipping and cooking process with the remaining bread slices.

Step 9

Serve the French toast immediately with a drizzle of maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, and a handful of fresh berries or fruit if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(657.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1428.6

Total Fat 70.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 548.6mg	0%
Sodium 1153.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 159.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.9g	0%
Total Sugars 66.7g
Protein 36.9g	0%

Vitamin D 133.7IU	0%
Calcium 334.2mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 696.8mg	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: 44.6%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 44.9%