How to Make French Toast

Want to learn how to make french toast? Try this easy and delicious breakfast recipe. I used homemade bread with this recipe.

Rating
(1)
Total time
15 min
Yield
4 servings
Updated
Updated

By Mari & Jacob Petrosky
Cooked, filmed, and tested in our Arizona kitchen

homemade french toast with butter, fruit, maple syrup and omelet on the side

Want to learn how to make french toast? Try this easy and delicious breakfast recipe. I used homemade bread with this recipe, but any store-bought bread works just fine. The creaminess of the milk and egg mixture works perfectly with the buttery texture of toasting it. I enjoy eating this breakfast treat with real maple syrup. Very tasty. Topping it with your choice of fruits gives both a sweet and acid taste to your palette.

I’d say this is easy to make because you can get all the ingredients at your local grocery store. The step-by-step recipe video makes it even easier to make. Another breakfast idea that you may want to make over the weekend for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Amazingly, delicious!


Play video: How to Make French Toast

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • Dash of salt
  • 2 cups fresh milk I used 2% fresh milk.
  • 1 tbsp honey (I use pure raw honey)
  • 2 dashes of cinnamon powder
  • 2-4 slices of bread (I used homemade white bread.)
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for toasting)
  • Fruit of your choice (Optional)
  • Powdered sugar (Optional)
  • Maple Syrup (Optional)

Item’s you’ll need

  • 1 medium-sized frying pan
  • 1 large bowl
  • 2 wooden spatulas or ladles
  • Measuring cup(s)/container(s)

Instructions

Prep:

eggs being whipped

In a large mixing bowl, crack 2 large eggs. Season with a dash of salt. Whisk thoroughly. Pour 2 cups of fresh milk (2%, non-fat or whole milk) and a tablespoon of honey. Whisk again until well combined. 2. Slice or get a slice of bread and dip into the milk and egg mixture. Soak for 30seconds.

Cook:

french toast being cooked

Cook: In a medium-sized frying pan or griddle, heat up a tablespoon of unsalted butter over medium heat until it melts completely. Put the soaked bread and toast it for 3-5 minutes or until golden. Pour 1/4 cup of the mixture. Push the excess liquid to the center and onto the bread. Check the bread every 30-60 seconds. Flip the bread over and toast the other side for equal time.

Serve:

man eating french toast

Serve: When done, transfer the french toast onto a plate. Top with your choice of fruits, with powdered sugar, butter, or Nutella. Then drizzle with your favorite maple syrup. Serve warm and enjoy!

If you enjoyed this classic American breakfast dish. Try my Denver Omelet recipe.

Recipe card

How to Make French Toast

Want to learn how to make french toast? Try this easy and delicious breakfast recipe. I used homemade bread with this recipe, but any store-bought bread works just fine. The creaminess of the milk and egg mixture works perfectly with the buttery texture of toasting it. I enjoy eating this breakfast treat with real maple […]

1 review American Breakfast
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
5 min
Total time
15 min
Yield
4 servings

Ingredients

Tap an ingredient to check it off.

Some ingredient links in the article point to Amazon so you can see the exact products we use. We earn nothing from them.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prep

    In a large mixing bowl, crack 2 large eggs. Season with a dash of salt. Whisk thoroughly. Pour 2 cups of fresh milk (2%, non-fat or whole milk) and a tablespoon of honey. Whisk again until well combined. 2. Slice or get a slice of bread and dip into the milk and egg mixture. Soak for 30seconds.

    eggs being whipped
  2. 2

    Cook

    In a medium-sized frying pan or griddle, heat up a tablespoon of unsalted butter over medium heat until it melts completely. Put the soaked bread and toast it for 3-5 minutes or until golden. Pour 1/4 cup of the mixture. Push the excess liquid to the center and onto the bread. Check the bread every 30-60 seconds. Flip the bread over and toast the other side for equal time

    french toast being cooked
  3. 3

    Serve

    When done, transfer the french toast onto a plate. Top with your choice of fruits, with powdered sugar, butter, or Nutella. Then drizzle with your favorite maple syrup. Serve warm and enjoy!!

    man eating french toast
Nutrition facts 149 per 1 slice serving
Calories
149
Fat
7g
Saturated fat
1.8g
Unsaturated fat
3g
Trans fat
0g
Cholesterol
75mg
Sodium
311mg
Carbohydrates
16g
Fiber
1g
Sugar
1g
Protein
5g
Serving size
1 slice

Estimates calculated from the ingredients as written; actual values vary with brands and portions.

Reader reviews

1 cook rated this recipe

5.0out of 5

  • Jacob Petrosky

    Dec 19, 2020

    I loved this recipe!

You might also like

Keep cooking

Browse all recipes
American Breakfast

Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes

You'll be surprised how easy this Blueberry Pancakes recipe is. It will be the fluffiest blueberry pancakes you'll ever taste. The secret to making the batter

American Breakfast

How to Make Denver Omelet

Looking for a great breakfast idea? Try my Denver omelet recipe! In this video, I walk you step by step on How to Make a Denver omelet.

Every recipe has a video

Cook along with us on YouTube

Mari films every step so you can see exactly what the dough, the sauce, or the sear should look like. Subscribing is free and helps us keep this site ad-free.

Subscribe