Bread - How to Make French Toasts Recipe [Episode 057]

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and can enhance flavor.

Prepare the dish the night before by dedicating 10 minutes to it.

In a bowl, combine 1 cup of whole milk, 1/4 cup of melted butter, and 3/4 cup of sugar; mix well.

Spray a 9 by 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Cut the loaf of French bread into about 1-inch slices.

Arrange the slices of bread in the baking dish, overlapping if necessary.

In a separate bowl, beat 6 to 8 eggs and combine with 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon of ground ginger, 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt; mix well.

Pour the egg mixture over the arranged bread slices, ensuring to cover the entire dish.

Sprinkle 1/2 cup of chopped pecans over the bread.

Cover the baking dish and refrigerate overnight.

In the morning, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens