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Chef John's French Toast

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30 min

Chef John's French Toast

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Time

30 min

Serving

6 persons

Calories

199

Rating

4.00★ (256)

Author: Victoria Buriak
So you think you know how to make French toast? Maybe you beat a couple eggs, a splash of milk, a quick dip, fry it up in some butter, and drizzle with a little syrup? Sounds pretty good, and for 95% of the world that is what they consider French toast. But if you want truly amazing French toast, give this classic restaurant method a try.

Ingredients

  • eggs: 2 piece
  • milk: 0.5 cup
  • vanilla extract: 1 tsp
  • ground cinnamon: 0.5 tsp
  • ground allspice: 0.25 tsp
  • pinch salt: 1 piece
  • (1 inch thick) slices French bread: 6 piece
  • butter: 1 Tbsp (or as needed)

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Stages of cooking

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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  2. Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, allspice, and salt together in a large bowl. Place bread slices in egg mixture and soak, turning to coat, until bread is completely saturated.
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  3. Melt butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook bread in hot butter until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer toasted bread to a baking sheet.
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  4. Bake toast in the oven until outside is crisp and slightly puffed, 12 to 15 minutes. Tishka11
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