Perfect Golden French Toast

Name: Perfect Golden French Toast
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 4 pieces egg; 1.2 dl whole milk; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.25 tsp salt; 2 tbsp butter

15 min

2 portions

breakfast quick easy

Plan this

Fluffy inside, crispy golden outside — this is the French toast that makes weekend mornings worth it.

Instructions

1
Whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a shallow bowl until well combined.
2
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it starts to foam.
3
Dip each bread slice into the egg mixture, letting it soak for about 20 seconds on each side — you want it saturated but not falling apart.
4
Cook the soaked bread in the hot butter for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
5
Serve immediately while hot with your favorite toppings.

Per average serving

261

Calories

kcal

14.1

Protein

10.5

Carbs

18.1

Fat

0.3g

Fiber

10.2g

Sugar

259mg

Sodium

Family Portions

2portions

Adults

Children

No children added

Per average serving

261

Calories

kcal

14.1

Protein

10.5

Carbs

18.1

Fat

0.3g

Fiber

10.2g

Sugar

259mg

Sodium

Tips from the kitchen

Day-old bread holds up better than fresh. Slightly stale slices soak up the egg mixture without going to mush, which is what that 20-second soak is about.
Wait for the butter to foam before the bread goes in. If it's not foaming, the pan is too cool and you'll get pale, soggy toast instead of a crisp edge.
Keep the heat at medium and don't rush it. Too high and the outside browns before the inside sets, leaving you with a wet center.
Whisk the eggs and milk hard so the cinnamon and sugar actually dissolve. Cinnamon likes to float, so give it a second whisk right before you dip if it's been sitting.

Ways to vary it

Swap the cinnamon for a little nutmeg or orange zest in the egg mix if you want a different note.
Brioche or challah makes for a softer, custardier result if you can get your hands on it. Plain sandwich bread works fine too.
A splash of maple instead of the sugar in the batter is a nice optional change if you like it less sweet up front.

Storage & leftovers

Cooked French toast keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. It freezes well too, just lay the slices flat on a tray to freeze before bagging them. Reheat in a toaster or a hot skillet to bring back the crisp edge. The microwave makes them rubbery.

What to serve with it

Maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar is the classic move. A handful of berries or some crispy bacon on the side rounds it out for a weekend breakfast.

By Untrained ChefPublished 7 February 2026 · Updated 11 July 2026