The Ultimate Crispy Outside, Custardy Inside Sourdough French Toast Recipe
Make superior French toast using sourdough bread for a crispy exterior and a rich, custardy interior.
Equipment
- skillet
- whisk
- Shallow Dish
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 6 slices day-old sourdough bread thick
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for cooking
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a shallow dish until fully combined.
- Place one slice of sourdough bread into the custard mixture. Let it soak for 30 to 45 seconds per side.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add half of the butter and let it melt until it foams slightly.
- Carefully place the soaked bread slices onto the hot skillet, ensuring they do not touch.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until the French toast is golden brown and crispy on the edges.
- Remove the cooked slices and keep them warm while you cook the remaining bread, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
- Serve immediately with your preferred toppings.
Notes
Using day-old or slightly stale sourdough bread works best. For extra flavor, scrape the seeds from half a vanilla bean into the custard mixture instead of using extract. Substitute half of the milk with half-and-half for a richer flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 11gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g
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