How to Make Classic French Toast | Breakfast Recipe with a Backstory

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: day-old bread

Whole grain bread is more nutritious; day-old bread is often cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories; soy milk is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option; margarine is usually less expensive.

Crack 4 eggs into a bowl.

Add 1 cup of milk to the eggs.

Add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of vanilla, and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon to the bowl.

Whisk until the mixture is homogeneous and resembles custard.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter, waiting for it to melt completely.

Dunk one slice of Texas toast into the custard, soaking it for a few seconds on each side.

Transfer the soaked bread to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Flip the bread after 3 minutes and check that both sides are toasted.

Repeat the soaking and cooking process for all slices of bread, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.

Plate the French toast, adding a little butter on top while warm, and drizzle with maple syrup.

Garnish with berries if desired.

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