French toast is a dish made by soaking sliced bread in a mixture of beaten eggs, milk or cream, and often sugar, vanilla, or cinnamon before pan-frying it. The bread used for French toast should be sturdy enough to handle a soaking in milk and eggs, and some options include brioche, sourdough, French bread, white bread, and challah. Here are the basic steps to make French toast:
- Mix eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon in a shallow baking dish.
- Dip bread slices in the egg mixture, turning to coat evenly on both sides.
- Cook bread slices on a lightly greased nonstick griddle or skillet on medium heat until cooked through and browned on both sides.
French toast can be served as a sweet dish, topped with sugar, butter, fruit, or syrup, or as a savory dish, fried with a pinch of salt or pepper and served with a sauce such as ketchup or mayonnaise. Some popular variations of French toast include:
- Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake: A breakfast casserole made with cinnamon rolls and a French toast mixture.
- Strawberry Stuffed French Toast: A French toast sandwich filled with cream cheese and strawberry jam.
- Banana Foster French Toast: A sweet and decadent French toast topped with caramelized bananas and rum sauce.
- Hong Kong-style French Toast: A deep-fried French toast sandwich filled with peanut butter or fruit jam, served with butter and topped with golden syrup or honey.
French toast is a versatile and delicious breakfast dish that can be customized to suit your taste preferences.
