Weekend Brunch Perfection: How to Make The BEST French Toast You’ve Ever Tasted
Oh my goodness, mamas, let’s talk about weekend brunch. There is just something so soul-satisfying about starting a relaxed Saturday or Sunday morning with something truly decadent, especially after a long week of work and wrangling kids. As a working mom and wife, I need my weekend recipes to be impressive, but not complicated. This recipe for The BEST French Toast is my absolute secret weapon for delivering a five-star breakfast experience right in my own kitchen. If you’ve been searching for a fluffy French Toast recipe, the ultimate weekend brunch idea, or the key to restaurant-quality breakfast, you can stop searching!
What makes this truly the best? It comes down to two things: the bread and the custard. You simply cannot skimp here. We are moving far beyond your average bread slices and simple milk-and-egg mixture. This recipe elevates French Toast to a whole new level of richness and texture. It is wonderfully creamy on the inside with that perfect golden-brown crust on the outside. This is a must-try homemade French Toast recipe that will quickly become a family tradition.
We are focusing on creating a deeply saturated, flavorful base that ensures every bite is pure perfection. The Challah bread is non-negotiable here; its richness and structure allow it to absorb the custard without falling apart, which is key for a thick-cut French Toast.
Then, we make the custard extra luxurious by adding more egg yolks to the mix. It’s a small step that makes a monumental difference in the final texture, giving it that custardy, almost bread-pudding-like interior.
The preparation starts with the custard. I love using my blender to combine the eggs, egg yolks, heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla, and all those warming spices: the nutmeg and cinnamon with the optional brown sugar. Blending it creates a perfectly smooth mixture, and letting it rest for a few minutes allows everything to marry beautifully.
The trick to a perfect, never-dry French Toast is the soak time. Lay your thick slices of Challah bread flat, pour the rich custard right over the top, and let it soak. Flip the slices every couple of minutes until every drop of that creamy mixture is absorbed. This lengthy soak time is what gives us that custardy French Toast texture we crave!
Finally, we cook them on a medium-low pan or griddle greased with coconut oil. The key here is patience, ladies! Cook them slowly to ensure the inside is fully cooked and the outside is gorgeously golden brown, not burnt. Serve them hot, piled high with fresh fruit, maple syrup, or maybe even a little whipped cream. Trust me, this is the best breakfast recipe for a truly special morning!
The BEST French Toast You’ll Ever Make
Description
🍞 The BEST French Toast! 🥇
Master the secret to luxurious, tender French Toast using thick-cut Challah bread and a rich custard base of cream, milk, and extra yolks. Infused with vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon, this recipe yields a perfectly soaked, golden-brown breakfast that truly earns the title of "best."
Ingredients
Instructions
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Lay out bread slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet with at least 1/2 inch sides. Set aside.
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In a blender, add eggs, egg yolks, heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla, and brown sugar. Blend until smooth then allow to rest for 5 minutes.
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Pour egg mixture over the bread slices. Flip bread slices to coat both sides. Allow to soak for 2 minutes and then flip again. Continue to rest and flip until the entire egg mixture is absorbed by the bread.
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Place a pan on the stove or set a griddle on medium low heat. Add coconut oil to grease the entire surface. When the oil is heated, add the soaked bread slices.
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Cook bread slices for 2 minutes and then flip and cook the other side for 2-4 minutes or until cooked through. If bread is browning too quickly, reduce the heat. A slow cook is better so the inside is cooked without burning the outside.
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Serve immediately with fruit, fruit compote, jam, maple syrup and/or whipped cream as desired.
Note
Storage Instructions:
Place in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freezing Instructions:
Cool the toast completely then store in a freezer safe container for up to 2-3 months.
For best results, thaw the french toast in the refrigerator before reheating. Once thawed, reheat on the stove over medium heat until warmed through.
