French Toast

Description

There are many, fancy variations on this basic recipe. This easy recipe works with many types of bread – white, whole wheat, brioche, cinnamon-raisin, Italian, or French. Serve hot with butter or margarine and maple syrup.

Ingredients

• ⅔ cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Optional)
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (Optional)/li>
• salt to taste
• ¼ cup milk
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 6 thick slices bread/li>
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, or more as needed

Steps

1. Whisk milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together in a shallow bowl.
2. Lightly butter a griddle and heat over medium-high heat.
3. Dunk bread in the egg mixture, soaking both sides. Transfer to the hot skillet and cook until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve hot.