Classic French Toast

Published by @thrice · August 17, 2026

Custard-soaked thick bread with crisp edges — the weekend standard, no dry centers allowed.

Total time
22 min
Serves
4
Per serving
450 cal · 13p / 18f / 58c

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • kosher salt
  • 8 brioche slices — thick-cut, ideally day-old
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup berries

Steps

  1. 1

    Whisk the 4 eggs, 1 cup whole milk, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 tablespoons sugar, and a pinch of kosher salt in a wide, shallow baking dish.

  2. 2

    Soak the 8 brioche slices for 30 seconds per side — long enough to drink the custard, not long enough to fall apart.

  3. 3

    Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat until foaming.

  4. 4

    Cook the slices in batches for 3 minutes per side, until deep golden with crisp edges, adding more butter between batches.

  5. 5

    Serve hot with 1/2 cup maple syrup and 1 cup berries.

Cook it step-by-step

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