Classic Homemade French Toast
Ingredients
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4 eggs
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1 cup milk
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2 tablespoon sugar
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2 teaspoon vanilla
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
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½ teaspoon orange zest (optional)
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¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
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8 slices Texas toast or 1/2-inch slices country Italian bread or rich egg bread (challah or brioche)
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2 tablespoon butter
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Maple-flavor syrup (optional)
Directions
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In a shallow bowl whisk together first seven ingredients (through nutmeg). Dip bread slices into egg mixture, turning to coat (let soak in egg mixture 10 seconds per side).
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In a skillet or on a griddle melt 1 Tbsp. of the butter over medium heat. Add half of the bread slices; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining butter and bread slices. Serve warm. If desired, serve with syrup.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 410 | Calories |
| 17g | Fat |
| 48g | Carbs |
| 16g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 410 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 17g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol 272mg | 91% |
| Sodium 530mg | 23% |
| Total Carbohydrate 48g | 17% |
| Total Sugars 11g | |
| Protein 16g | 32% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.