The Best French Toast You'll Ever Make (Restaurant-Quality) | Epicurious 101

[@geezermann7865]

I was up late watching KZbin and this came up. I watched it about 1am, and knew I had to make it. By 2am I was eating it. I didn't have Challah, but I did have a loaf of dense French bread. I sliced some thick pieces. I didn't have cream, but I did have whole milk. Luckily I also had an orange. The addition of orange zest and nutmeg really made it. I put the bread in a deep pie plate and poured the custard over and let soak for 10 minutes or so. I used real butter and low temp and they came out golden brown on the outside and cooked through. Topped with more butter, and YES, real maple syrup which I always have. I came back at 3am to post this comment. Thanks!

[@geezermann7865]

PS - I may get some Grand Marnier for the next time I make this.

[@GeorgeTurnbull-z9l]

Nice post

[@WascallyWabbit-w8s]

Sounds really great. I'm salivating!

[@Lida.535]

Ingredients: • bread (challah) • nutmeg + orange zest + salt + sugar • 2 cups of heavy cream • brandy • vanilla extract • 4 eggs Enjoy with lots of butter and lots of syrup!🍞🧈🍁

[@PoptartParasol]

Thank you ❤

[@asit1]

Thanks. That's a once a year dessert. Too rich!

[@echognomecal6742]

Forgot to include the secret ingredient: An ambulance ready & waiting outside.

[@cl3100]

How much brandy ?

[@VocalFox]

But how much of everything? Not really a recipe without measurements

[@johndoeii8926]

Butter with butter with a bit of cream and eggs. Sweeten with sugar and top it off with syrup. Oh, there is some bread in there as well. My doctor won't approve, but I think I like it!

[@johnnyxmusic]

I’m not at all certain about that sugar. Who am I to question a chef at this level. I mean after all you don’t really need it to brown or caramelized the toast, toast the eggs and the customer is going to do their thing. And then, of course she’s gonna add maple syrup. And maybe powdered sugar.

[@shaddonon]

No immersion blender? Mix the nutmeg into your sugar; each sugar granule catches nutmeg in its imperfections-avoids clumping! :)

[@djWOOF]

Did you even watch the video

[@djWOOF]

3:48

[@maxineb9598]

​@@djWOOFSometimes everybody blinks and misses a part of what is being watched. And sometimes we forget what we saw and post a tip that had previously been mentioned.

[@eklectiktoni]

@@djWOOF Not everybody owns an immersion blender. 🤷🏾‍♀OP was offering a helpful alternative.

[@djWOOF]

@@eklectiktoni ah. misunderstood his/her comment

[@rushnerd]

I know the vast majority of people get french toast completely wrong (the drying out the bread steps, making a proper custard, soaking it etc) but this is next level. As a chef I am completely impressed. I need to try this out sometime. I don't think the brandy is overkill at all, it would be an amazing flavor compliment! Chef Frank and Saul never fail to completely dazzle and entertain me to no end.

[@MichaelRei99]

And you are a chef?!

[@heirloomacres7445]

Grand Marnier

[@RonJDuncan]

I understand the feeling. I went to culinary school myself, but Frank just has all these next level things that make me go, "Why didn't I think of that?" and it just adds to the knowledge for the rest of us.

[@olivierroussin4432]

Do you think amaretto instead of brandy can be great?

[@cassiablack1094]

Personally I like bourbon (something with maple or vanilla notes preferred) or fireball, depending on whether I’m feeling fancy 😅

[@mango850]

For those of us pastry chefs who weigh every ingredient, 4 eggs is close to 200g, maybe a bit more depending on specific egg size, while two American cups of milk/cream = 450g. About 2-1, liquid to eggs if you're making a big batch.

[@DarElBarka]

I love this guy. None of that "healthy" nonsense. I'm definitely going to make this

[@glossaria2]

The only thing that plate needs is some sliced strawberries. I love the bright tang of fresh fruit to complement the richness of French toast. 🍓😊

[@stevehutnikoff5964]

Don't forget about bacon!

[@kamham5222]

Apricot brandy soaked dried apricots and peaches

[@bcask61]

This is basically my exact Christmas breakfast recipe. I use Gran Marnier instead of brandy. Make that orange zest pop. Add some beautiful link sausage and it’s time to eat.

[@JoeM13392]

Frank! I made this for my wife tonight! Amazing!!!!! This recipe is without doubt the best French toast either of us has ever had. It’s perfect! Bravo!

[@elishakaneeth]

breakfast for dinner makes a happy wife 👍

[@kylieroginski700]

I love this comment

[@adanorozco8910]

Did you add brandy?

[@TheSexyrean]

Did she give you divorce?

[@ImportantComment]

Evening french toast? You beautiful human.

[@fairdose]

Whenever I have leftover eggnog after Xmas, I use that to make French Toast

[@TheWorld_2099]

That’s interesting… Going to keep that in mind

[@BPRescue]

Now that is an interesting spin on Holiday flavored foods. If this is still committed to memory when Christmas rolls around I will try it. Seems only fair you should remind me...

[@bethclark9319]

Same, it makes the best french toast. I love it.

[@peekaboots01]

Nice

[@demonreturns4336]

You use it as the custard to soak the bread in?

[@NuggDavis]

It's not that I don't want to eat it, it's that I can't eat it without dying.

[@deadbeef576]

Once you start you cant stop and you start licking the hot pan

[@cathysmith8583]

I literally was thinking the same thing. Soooooo much butter and cream😮

[@otravoyadnoe]

IKR! my pancreas almost died just watching it

[@CleoS-vx5pd]

Agreed. Why not just do away with the bread and chug a pint of melted butter + cream to ensure you hit that dangerous cholesterol level! 🤢 I KNOW it’s supposed to be an occasional treat but jeez. Think of your poor body.

[@jaboi7709]

@@CleoS-vx5pd this is so dramatic

[@justingarfield581]

At this point this is Frank's channel and we're here for it.

[@BradiKal61]

Not even a mention of cinnamon? Its pretty standard in my french toast

[@ourfamilyaccount]

Agreed; I associate French toast with cinnamon as a main ingredient. If I make his, I'll add 2 teaspoons or so.

[@bigrivtodagled8210]

Just add cinnamon!

[@Beast-mf7br]

don't forget a splash of vanilla extract!

[@1999tenorio]

same! cinnamon and vanilla extract

[@kapri5095]

Okay just add it. Leave out his seasoning and add what you want to add. He’s a chef and is showing one way of making French toast. Maybe he doesn’t like it. Maybe he prefers orange zest with nutmeg and brandy. Pretty sure his French toast is wonderfully tasty. It’s best to watch these videos for others ideas and tips, tricks. Great video!!

[@smellyfella5077]

Decades ago when I was in France I had Pain Perdu (I:E; French Toast) several times at different eateries and it was mind blowing. However, whenever I asked if they had syrup I got a look of "What?" and they knew I was an American Tourist. Authentic made Pain Perdu (French toast) doesn't need any syrup, just butter melted on top with a light dusting of powdered sugar...it's really that delicious.

[@meta4four]

That would be because maple syrup is indigenous to North America, thus there would be no reason for France to favour it, nor would there be any reason for it to be "traditional" to their pain perdu preparation. However, just because someone does something one way, it doesn't mean that it can't be improved. There is nothing inherently "better" about powdered sugar, in fact maple syrup is considerably more flavourful.

[@JoakimLarsson570]

@@meta4fourIt makes the dish sweeter though, obviously depending on the amount added. Americans' and Europeans' pallets are generally speaking not in agreement regarding what's an enjoyable degree of sweetness in food. Quite different cultures in that respect. I remember how my family and I were perplexed by this the first time we made a visit across the pond, especially concerning the foods that in our minds weren't supposed to taste sweet at all.

[@MordorProject]

Actually French toast doesn’t really have anything to do with pain perdu. Pain perdu recipe is quite simple. A stale baguette, half liter of milk, three eggs and 50 g of sugar. That’s it. Back in the time, poor people would make pain perdu to not letting braid go to waste and of course, at that time maple syrup wasn’t even produced in France. Even though we know now about maple syrup, we still don’t really are big consumers of it. It’s just not part of our culture.

[@Ptitnain2]

​Maple syrup is mostly French-Canadian.

[@AD-jq7ow]

Usually we eat it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or chantilly

[@savonaaaron]

I made this today and my wife said it was the best French toast she’s ever had. Thank you!!!!

[@Duramaxjon]

I have always made mine with challah, milk, eggs, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. I will have to try this recipe because it’s totally different and I love custard with nutmeg anyways

[@Michael-yk1lm]

It's rare when a recipe exceeds my expectations, usually due to me over hyping or messing something up. This one absolutely exceeded my expectations. Amazing!!!

[@reginaldknowles3890]

Just made this. Swapped out the brandy for apple juice and added some cinnamon, black and raspberries on top at the end. Turned out Beautifully👌👌👌 So much flavor. Yo, he's not kidding about the orange zest.

[@aquariansage1451]

I just followed the technique because I didn't have the same ingredients as Frank's recipe. Even my simpler version came out superb with just following the technique. This recipe is amazing.

[@LTG22]

My dad used to use Kings Hawaiian Bread in the round pan version. Amaze.

[@toregenekhatun480]

I love this recipe but I live in a food desert there is no bakery in a 40 mile radius, may find someone that bakes cakes or cookies but breads not a chance! Thanks Frank for this and the end was just perfect!

[@Ibis333]

You can always make your own...

[@hisbigal]

I make a brioche bread, then I cut it up into slices and use it for French toast. I then wrap up the cool unused slices and store in the freezer. When I want some, I just take out a couple slices and reheat them.

[@MAYBE673]

I am a french toast lover and this is the first recipe i’ve seen that actually gives this beautiful meal its deserved love and attention haha i cant wait to try this..without the brandy

[@Not-tomorrow]

The amount of butter terrifies

[@rachelreeves6627]

I love real maple syrup, but sometimes it's too sweet for me as i tend to prefer savory flavors. I love homemade blueberry syrup using frozen blueberries though. If they are frozen and heated slow in a pot, you don't need to add more sugar to make the syrup if you like just a medium sweet or have to watch your sugar. Just heat it slow and gently squish the blueberries as they cook. Freezing them already helped break the cells to let the juices out like adding sugar would, so you just cook them low and slow until they reduce to the consistency you want using the natural sugar in the blueberries.

[@SundaysChild1966]

Ohhh stop it! lol

[@TenkawaBC]

Go with "Grade A Dark" or "Grade B" maple syrup. Avoid any that say "light" or "golden". (Grade A Dark used to be called Grade B, but people didn't like buying anything marked as B, so they changed the name. It is just less filtered) The dark ones have way more maple flavour, so you need less to get the great flavour, and thus it isn't as sweet.

[@rachelreeves6627]

@@TenkawaBC Thank you!

[@jbangtan]

after making this and making a few alterations because I was sharing it with my dad, I can proudly say this is the best French Toast i’ve made (so far at least) edit: my dad also says it’s the best he’s had so far

[@juice28rsx]

Petition for an ingredient list. French toast looks amazing. Going to try this either today or tomorrow minus the 2 lbs of butter

[@gabrielsantiago6656]

He’s clearly obsessed with salt and butter, but hey, it’s his recipe and French toast

[@lawrenceredmacher4382]

I planned earlier this week to make french toast tonight for dinner. and just now (2 hours before dinner) I wondered if epicurious ever made a video about french toast so I searched it and was very surprised to find one released just hours ago 😂

[@itsglyphe]

Guys i just made this recipe and it is truly incredible. Best french toast i have ever had. I followed exacly except I halved the ratio for the custard and didnt include the brandy. I also dont have an immersion blender so I just put the custard through a fine siev to remove any clumps or large orange zest

[@deannacheng2234]

I love the details in his instructions and how he consistently explains the why of things. Thank you.

[@funnycat4241]

Yeah especially when he tells you how much sugar you need and doesn't say "just add some sugar"

[@verhagen5]

I’ve looked everywhere for the actual recipe. I’m glad it’s not just me. How much nutmeg… who knows! 😂

[@PurpleHaze2k9]

I take a similar approach to pan frying sandwiches. If you go nice and slow then everything comes to a beautiful golden brown.

[@BeIIaLuna]

Butter on the bottom when plating??? Omg why have I never thought of that! This recipe looks like the best French toast I’ve ever seen and I will be trying it soon! Ty for this video!

[@deficator750]

because your trying live past 40 remember

[@HigkeyRegarded007]

@@deficator750lmaooo

[@seowth]

It's a once in a lifetime rendition of French Toast

[@dhLotan]

Kinda gross/excessive and I even like butter.

[@GaryInHell]

@@dhLotanYeah I love butter and syrup on French toast but way too much butter in this video

[@ryud0]

my dude this is literally a 1400 calorie breakfast lol

[@chrisd7439]

Substitute with Egg whites, almond milk, condensed milk, sweet and low, cooking spray instead of butter

[@timizo691]

More like 4000 calories. 1600 calories just in the cream.

[@kimkay2196]

Yuck​@@chrisd7439

[@zaria5785]

Skip lunch! :)

[@TwilightLink293]

This looks amazing! But I can already feel my heart clog up by just watching Frank eat it.

[@MichaelRei99]

I hope you really don’t think that.

[@cindywilliams3542]

I agree but only on special occasions would probably be ok, not as bad for you as a rib eye or bacon!!!

[@laosvegas7494]

who eats french toast to be healthy

[@Michael-ep7lx]

Same. Looks delicious, but....

[@polakhomie]

@@laosvegas7494for real tho

[@shak4632]

I make a similar custard. Definitely salt, nutmeg and sugar. 4 eggs, but 2 of them I just use the yolk. No brandy or zest. I use vanilla paste instead of extract, and 1/2 cup whole milk + 1 1/2 heavy cream (instead of 2 cups heavy cream), cinnamon and some pancake mix. I use salted Irish butter for frying, medium temp. I make my slices thick too, so when I finish with the 2 surface sides, I fry the crust sides for like 30 sec each. I only soak the slices for a couple minutes and give it a few sec to drain. I slice the bread fresh, I dont toast or set out overnight.

[@cwr8618]

Crushing it

[@lisahodges8299]

At last a chef that can translate French properly. Love the recipe. Birdy

[@jmontgomery32]

Made this for my daughter this morning and wow... Bravo Frank 👏👏👏👏. Best French toast I've ever made. Even found the Challah bread. Thanks 🙏

[@kayanncee8291]

OMG! That is the best looking french toast I have ever seen. Thanks a lot, Chef Frank! Now I have to bake some challah to make this! (Because in my opinion, homemade challah is the way!) I can’t wait to try this!

[@normanadamson5948]

Prepared this earlier today. Well worth the time and patience. Not to brag but the BEST French toast I’ve ever made, thanks to this video

[@phuntsokdolma]

Great recipe and instructions! One idea for a variation is to use Finnish Nisu bread which is like challah, but delicately scented with cardamom.

[@deadbeef576]

Or Brioche so the french toast at least has one french ingredient in it :D

[@wizkid915]

Yeah I’ll just run to my local Finnish bakery 😂

[@BPRescue]

@@deadbeef576 I 2nd the brioche bread. It is of great flavor and holds up well making excellent French Toast.

[@nancymurphy6344]

Frank, the immersion blender has been my secret for years!!! Thank you for letting me you use this too!!! Holy moly! The best!

[@tombambo9435]

Burgers should be next! Would love to see how Frank makes his own burgers

[@harvvee7267]

French burgers?

[@amaljay8158]

Start by raising a calf

[@harvvee7267]

@@amaljay8158 half calf for beginners

[@jgarno100]

Bon Appetit had a recipe years ago where the bread was soaked overnight in the fridge and then baked. I tried it then and it was really great.

[@sheryl7837]

My husband loves, loves French toast. Me, not a fan, however, I am going to make this for my guy and I might just have to give it a taste. ☺️

[@ealston0826]

Thank you for the recipe. I have always made it with Brioche, now that I switched breads, my mother does not want it any other way. I macerate some fruit in brandy or grand marnier and use for topping. Just fabulous with a mimosa on the side 🙂

[@ginnyweatherbee7941]

Never thought to put a bit of butter under the first piece of French toast, it’s a great idea

[@franck3279]

As long as it’s not ketchup

[@jbjacobs9514]

Always!

[@CarlGorn]

One thing I do with my French toast is, in addition to the orange zest, the lightest dash of cayenne pepper. It wakes up the orange in a really dynamic way, but you need a very light touch with it.

[@harvvee7267]

you're full of it

[@vickyloka]

I really want to try french toast with maple syrup sometime, it looks like it'd be delicious! We make it very differently in Brazil usually lol. For starters, we usually make our custard with sweetened condensed milk instead of sugar, so it's sweeter and creamier, even if you use regular milk instead of cream, but also, we usually roll them in a mix of sugar and cinnamon ofter cooking, so I never considered the syrup.

[@peachgumdrop8067]

ooo that sounds delicious!

[@freemagicfun]

That is the cream that is most common here in the Philippines too. It is a bit too sweet for a lot of stuff, but would be perfect for this. You should use the cinnamon sugar... and syrup! 😎

[@scots2129]

I had a stale baguette and decided to use this recipe (minus the brandy.) It was incredible, I never knew that French Toast could taste like this. I will never make it another way again.

[@danielsebag1759]

Now I want to make French toast last time was a disaster. I’m gonna try your recipe. Thanks.

[@juliw6435]

I cook for too many people to fully cook the French toast in a skillet so I partially cook it on a higher heat and then put them on a baking sheet and finish them in a 350° oven for 10-15 minutes. They puff up a bit and then fall slightly as they rest, leaving a beautifully custardy texture inside and a buttery crisp exterior.

[@girly068]

Oh wow, thank you for idea! I have to make a bigger batch for my family and your idea is perfect. 💜😉😊

[@gordonhamnett1289]

Great 101 series, excellent humor and wonderful results!!

[@shelleychirkut5719]

OMG....my Hubby & I loved this recipe! I had to substitute Coconut Milk for the Heavy Cream & Used West Indian Plait Bread but it still came out perfect ❤

[@strawberrybonesss]

Thanks for this recipe Frank! I used some of the principles you shared (dry bread, soak in custard, low heat) to make myself some really lovely french toast this morning. Thanks for making it easy to learn new skills and feel more comfortable and confident in the kitchen.

[@lulubelle24]

I don't bother letting it dry out, it still tastes delicious!

[@costanzathemage]

Perfect timing. I've just started to cook again after years of, well, not cooking. I plan to make French Toast on Sunday.

[@sandyr1789]

Main difference I do is that I always soak my bread in the custard overnight ... other than that I do everything Chef Frank does. YUMMMMMM!

[@J-146]

Frank the G.O.A.T !!!

[@M63Tod]

Love it. I sprinkle granulated sugar just before they are finished cooking then flip a few more times. Gives it some light sweet crunch on the surface. I always add cinnamon so may try nutmeg next time. And the brandy is a wonderful idea! I lay the custard pieces flat on a pan and just pour the mixture over the bread. Then I flip a few times. The bread wicks all the mixture up with little effort. And I can do all the pieces at the same time. Lastly, I keep a leave in the freezer of the bread I use so I can have this wonderful breakfast at a moments notice.

[@BenjaminBenson25]

I see Frank. I click. Then press like. It's simple.

[@sTVG2]

Vacuum seal to help get the custard into the bread. Then set the custard via Sous Vide. The out into a buttered frying pan to crisp up...

[@aaf877]

I love these videos, but could we get some measurements of these ingredients?

[@marinacunningham5679]

This is the best thing since sliced bread 😉 We didn't have brandy but we tried the recipe and it was superb ❤

[@chillchicken4827]

I was seriously about to make French toast, then this vid popped up.

[@swizzler8053]

You still made it?

[@cathyheston3029]

Did you say it out loud around your phone?

[@ryan992100]

SAME!!! Literally bought the ingredients yesterday morning

[@jelllybeanxo]

@@cathyheston3029how does that even link?

[@dlegette7]

@@jelllybeanxoYour telling me youve never said something around your phone and the ad for that specific thing “randomly” popped up

[@SnirOrlanczyk]

This was amazing the only upgrade I made was to the process, put your slices on a baking sheet and pour the batter slowly with a ladle, the bread gets the liquid much faster that way

[@Colopty]

Just when I've gotten into french toast again Frank shows up to help me step up my game. Thanks Frank!

[@craigw5723]

Made this for guests this morning and they were blown away! I added strawberries, bananas, raspberries, maple syrup and redi-whip to top it off instead of more butter. You already cooked it in butter.

[@naejin]

French Toast = Best breakfast food IMO.

[@xx10meg10xx]

Did anyone else have issues with it being soggy in the middle and not being cooked through? I tried the recipe a few different times at different temps and for different durations and haven’t had any luck yet! Love frank’s pancake recipe so really want to master this too!

[@DrStout_onYT]

I do all of this, but add the step of baking the French toast in the oven for about 15 minutes on 375°. Insures that it’s done, and the outside is nice and crispy.

[@iainjames03]

British chums! If you can't find challa, one of the best loaves to use for French Toast is Warburton's white sliced Baker's Bloomer or Aldi's traditional white bloomer - the ones in the brown wax-paper. Lovely dense crumb, soft crust and nice thick slices. That or an unsliced brioche loaf. And bourbon is a great alternative to brandy - especially with the orange and vanilla.

[@DessertGeek]

Challah truly makes such great french toast! I've also found when I'm doing an overnight bake or bread pudding that shokupan or Japanese milk bread also works wonderfully! It's how I use up leftover bread if I don't have the time or energy to watch a pan.

[@avneesh1991]

Am I the only one who thought of making this with brioche?

[@moonbunn1]

​@@avneesh1991i did too

[@beastmastreakaninjadar6941]

Challah absolutely is the best bread for French toast. We used it for breakfast in the dining hall I worked at. It's awesome.

[@trohnb8104]

He seems like a great and fun teacher. I’m ready to put this video to test. Let’s get going on my French toast.

[@dennisgustafson9726]

I use a similar recipe but substitute Rum for the Brandy. Delicious!

[@PhanRegSop]

Thanks, that’s what I want to use

[@Adoptmeplayer-d2z]

Epicurious deserves more subscribers! Every single video is stunning!

[@franck3279]

I agree (iI only discovered it a year ago), but almost 5million subscribers, that’s alredy quite successfull for a non-cat video channel.

[@AmberS-V]

Franks love of maple syrup makes me so happy lol Thank you for another amazing recipe!!

[@robrick9361]

I make it the exact same way except I serve it with a complementary insulin shot.

[@jeremyanderson7523]

Absolutely Perfect, hands down the best french toast recipe I've ever tried! Thank you!

[@elenagomez4548]

Challah and brioche bread is the only bread I’ll use for French toast! I also cut mine super thick haha except I use cinnamon instead of nutmeg or sometimes both. But this looks fantastic I’m gona have to try cooking it in butter next time I don’t know why I’ve never thought to do that😂

[@BreeBree-s6s]

Facts

[@Beast-mf7br]

wtf?? why would you not put butter in the pan? lol

[@Duramaxjon]

@@Beast-mf7br I’ve always used vegetable oil to cook French toast, never thought of using butter but I guess I’ve never thought it needed it either

[@harvvee7267]

you should try naan

[@FusionC6]

Frank is the best Frank.

[@JimmyBrazy]

Long Live Chef Frank!

[@tmo7734]

Thanks, Chef. I enjoy all of your videos. That said, the very best French toast I’ve ever had, believe it or not, was at Bob’s Big Boy. In fact, it was the only thing on the menu that I enjoyed. What made it unique and delicious was that they deep-fried it. Oh yeah, tasty and crunchy with plenty of butter and syrup. Best wishes. - Tim

[@4SilentCrow]

I don't know but I think even Gordon might wanna hire this chef.

[@kylebeatty7643]

Frank is a more rounded instructor and seems a lot more grounded in reality. GR chases fame and finds himself in weird non culinary cul de sacs.

[@kahea2018]

If you have to cook each pair for about ten minutes, what do you do when you need to make it for multiple people and only have one pan? How can you keep it fresh or crispy or whatever? Should you put it in the oven? (And if so, on what temp is best?)

[@PhanRegSop]

200 degrees, lined pan

[@TheKirik71]

My heart almost stopped by just watching this.. I need to cook this asap

[@AmberU]

See Chef Pronto had me at his pancake recipe the only recipe I ever use now so this will be a winner too!

[@Drnaynay]

Okay, I don't even like French toast, and I'm still gonna watch the whole thing. Because, Frank. [And Frank, if you're out there, I make a wicked challah!]

[@gatheringgoodness4us]

He is so real for using that much butter!! Thank you!!!

[@jss309]

Reducing the syrup will make it thicker helping it stick better and adds more flavorful too.

[@CooperCriswell-p4t]

My dad used to make me French toast when I started highschool and I remember it was pretty much just toast with like and egg stick to it and syrup 😂 but I am appreciative that he tried

[@sharcam2010]

i would love to see him tackle a salad

[@robear888]

Frank, you’re a genius! I’m going to have to try this one. Thanks for sharing.

[@dugjay]

It's like bread pudding in a skillet!!

[@smo202]

I would skip the orange but otherwise this looks amazing. Makes me want french toast something fierce!!!

[@ramidia2839]

This is my exact method except the orange and brandy. I like nutmeg and cinnamon. The family never complains. And when they see me with a fresh loaf of challah on a Friday they KNOW Saturday breakfast is going to be awesome.

[@issiport5978]

100%. I swear this is the real reason we have 2 on Friday hahaha

[@NewfieAsianKid]

the French toast is a very basic recipe that I first made as a kid introduced by my mom growing up. How it's made for mine is whisked both cracked eggs and dipped it with the bread coated on both side and put it in the pan until browned. Later then drenched it with condensed milk, honey and butter. Optional, a friend told me you can sprinkle it with cinnamon.

[@glebv]

Yes to all that, but also squeeze a bit (or a lot, up to you) of lemon into the custard. The acidity and brightness is very much needed to balance all the sweetness. Also, sweetened condensed milk in case you're not into maple syrup.

[@jicalzad]

haven't tried the lemon before, so i may give it a go for my next go round. Thanks for the tip

[@dougefresh133]

Oh, my goodness. That looks incredibly delicious.

[@gtrfreak]

Just like it was hard for me to resist stirring the pancake batter, its going to be hard leaving that bread out and then leaving it to soak in the batter for more than 30 seconds 😅