Golden Custard French Toast (Printable)

Golden, custardy bread slices pan-fried to perfection and served with sweet toppings for a classic breakfast treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy & Eggs

01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 1 cup whole milk
03 - 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)

→ Dry Ingredients

04 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Bread

08 - 8 slices day-old brioche, challah, or thick white bread

→ For Cooking

09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Toppings

10 - Maple syrup, to serve
11 - Powdered sugar, to dust (optional)
12 - Fresh berries or fruit (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream (if using), sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl until completely combined and smooth.
02 - Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt, coating the bottom evenly.
03 - Dip each bread slice into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for a few seconds on each side. Ensure absorption without oversoaking to prevent sogginess.
04 - Place soaked bread onto the hot skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked through. Add additional butter as needed between batches.
05 - Transfer cooked slices to a serving plate. Serve immediately while warm, topped with maple syrup, powdered sugar dusting, and fresh berries if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Turns stale bread into something magical instead of wasting it
  • Ready in twenty minutes with ingredients you already have
  • The custard stays inside the bread instead of pooling in your pan
02 -
  • Fresh bread turns into mush so use day old loaves or leave slices out overnight
  • Let the pan heat properly before adding bread or you'll get soggy spots
  • Don't crowd the pan or the temperature drops and everything steams instead of fries
03 -
  • Start with a cold pan and gradually increase heat to prevent burning the butter
  • Use a wide spatula to flip and support the whole slice so it doesn't break
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