How to Make French Toast

French toast is known to be the perfect weekend breakfast, but it is also easy enough that it can even be made during the week before work or school! With the combination of cinnamon, warm sugar, and maple syrup, french toast can’t be beat. There are so many options to add to the final product, like fresh fruit, chocolate chips, or whipped cream; everyone in your household is going to be happy with this breakfast. 

Best French Toast Recipe

The best french toast recipes consist of bread drenched in a mix of eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and milk, then pan-fried to get a crispy exterior while leaving the inside soft and gooey.

How to Make Easy French Toast

Who says french toast has to be saved for a weekend or is a “special treat”? With these easy french toast recipes, you can whip up whenever the craving arises.

Tools you’ll need:

• Whisk
• Lightly greased skillet or griddle

Ingredients:

• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon madagascar vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cassia cinnamon
• ¼ cup milk
• 4 slices of bread
• Maple syrup & butter, for serving

Instructions:

1. Whisk together the egg, vanilla, and cinnamon in a shallow bowl, large enough to fit a slice of bread
2. Stir in the milk
3. Dip one slice of bread at a time into the egg mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides
4. Cook bread slices on a lightly greased nonstick griddle or skillet on medium heat, and flip until browned on both sides
5. Top with maple syrup, butter, and an extra dash of cinnamon

How to Make French Toast Sticks

French toast sticks bring back memories of childhood because they're so fun to dip and even more fun to eat. This french toast stick recipe is just as delicious as you remember and is perfect for kids and adults alike!

Tools you’ll need:

• Whisk
• Lightly greased skillet or griddle

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• ½ tablespoon madagascar vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cassia cinnamon
• ½ tablespoon sugar
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 4 slices of thick cut bread
• Maple syrup, for dipping
• Cinnamon sugar mix for coating

Instructions:

1. Cut each slice of bread into 4 sticks
2. Whisk together the egg, vanilla, cinnamon, sugar, and heavy cream in a shallow bowl
3. Dip each piece of bread into the egg mixture, turning to evenly coat all sides
4. Cook the pieces of bread on a lightly greased nonstick griddle or skillet on medium heat, cook until golden brown on one side, then flip and continue cooking until the edges of all sticks are golden brown. Then, quickly toss sticks in cinnamon sugar to coat
5. Serve with maple syrup for dipping

How to Make French Toast Without Milk

Whether you’re avoiding milk due to allergies, or if you just don’t happen to have any on hand when the desire for french toast arises, this french toast recipe will do the trick. You can still have the delicious flavors of french toast without the milk.

Tools you’ll need:

• Whisk
• Lightly greased skillet or griddle

Ingredients:

• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon madagascar vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cassia cinnamon
• 4 slices of thick cut bread
• Maple syrup & butter, for serving

Instructions:

1. Whisk together the egg, vanilla, and cinnamon in a shallow bowl, large enough to fit a slice of bread
2. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides
3. Cook the slices on a lightly greased nonstick griddle or skillet on medium heat until golden brown on one side, then flip and continue cooking until the edges are golden brown
4. Serve with maple syrup & butter

How to Make Baked French Toast 

The Spice House offers a great baked french toast recipe using our Madagascar vanilla extract and ground cassia cinnamon, that you can set up ahead of time and pull out of the refrigerator to bake whenever you’re ready. Once it’s in the oven, you don’t have to touch it, making it hassle-free and easier for entertaining than traditional french toast.

Tools you’ll need:

• Baking Dish, greased 
• Whisk
• Oven

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf bread, sliced (challah or egg bread works best)
• 9 eggs
• 6 cups milk 
• 1 tablespoon Madagascar vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons ground cassia cinnamon
• Maple syrup & butter, for serving

Instructions:

1. Whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon in a bowl
2. Place bread slices neatly in baking dish
3. Pour egg mixture over the bread. Push bread down into liquid if needed 
4. Cover and refrigerate for several hours, or up to overnight  
5. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
6. Bake 35-40 minutes 
7. Slice and serve with maple syrup & butter

Best French Toast Toppings

French toast is quite versatile and can be enjoyed with a variety of delicious toppings. Here are some ideas for french toast toppings: 

• Strawberries & blueberries 
• Maple syrup & berry compote 
• Cinnamon
• Spiced Sugars 
• Whipped cream 
• Chocolate chips 
• Walnuts or peacans 
• Carmelized bananas 

For a fancy version of french toast, try making a stuffed french toast. This Strawberries & Cream Stuffed French Toast recipe is an impressive dish that features a rich cream cheese stuffing. This recipe is great for mother's day, family brunch, or a personal weekend treat.