How To Make The Best French Toast

This iconic dish is all about the details. While french toast might seem simple, looks can be deceiving. To get that perfectly crispy exterior and creamy, silky custard on the inside we spent weeks eating tons of butter, bread, and syrup to discover the best classic french toast recipe. The end result is indulgent, delicious, and most importantly, easy to make. What’s not to love?
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Welp. I guess I'm eating french toast for dinner.

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I don't see why not.

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When it comes to food, there is no limits.

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Be vegan or else ur an animal abuser

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@@jovanisanchez3590 exactly lol

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Kim I always see you watching the same videos I’m watching lol 😂 we’re real life bffs 👯‍♀️ can’t wait to see the video on French toast!

[@bandinic9079]

Fun fact : I’m french and in France, we call this ”pain perdu” ( in french ) and the exactly translation for this would be ”lost bread” ^^

[@miaben00]

Yes so true ahah

[@nobody-xv8dc]

it would actually mean lost bread if you arrange it in the correct way but i do agree about the meaning !

[@bandinic9079]

@Lahdhiri Anas and @nobody Sorry I’m not really good at English but thank you for correction me

[@melanielachance3673]

In Canada we call it pain doré in Québec

[@javieraramirez4289]

yeap yeap. I have an old baguette from this morning, and I'm definitely making pain perdu tomorrow with it!

[@bush.nawaz.t8385]

My mom used to cook a breakfast for me, bread soaked in eggs, and fried. She called it "Frash ki roti"....20years later, at the age of 23 I find out that that each dish is the French toast and that she just called it by it's name in Hindi.

[@mariechloefernandes5103]

Oh..

[@fatcat2532]

My mom used to make this but she simply soaked the bread in a mixture of eggs and milk and a bit of honey. I didn't exactly love the honey flavour but it was great. We called it pan-fried egg bread in chinese. Didn't know it was considered a french toast lol.

[@meepmorp_aibo]

Same thing we used to call the Bombay toast😂

[@Areyoussors]

Is it cooked with just egg and not custard in India?

[@bush.nawaz.t8385]

@@Areyoussors yeah, it's egg, a bit of milk and sugar. That's it. Does adding custard like make it creamier?

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The effort of cinematography these guys shows to show the cons and pros of the recipe is amazing

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2ض

[@racheyfacey92]

I made this french toast this week and it was legit restaurant-level french toast. The challah bread was such a game changer, absolute *chef's kiss*

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Wow today is my dad’s birthday and he loves French toast so I Made it for him this morning, and I see tasty just uploaded this recipe. Too late now 😭😭

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Happy birthday to your dad!

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Tell him I said happy birthday!

[@arthurik1929arthurik19291]

Hey, I would like to say it is indeed recipe 101 for French toasts. I finally baked these toasts today and they came out perfectly fine. And I didn’t even use hala-bread, I used regular bread and it still came out perfectly. Even someone who didn’t like toasts before, ate them like it wasn’t made from bread but was made from other fine products. Keep on coming

[@meerakanakammamohan]

A Weissman once said that "Challa bread probably makes the best french toast ever"

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You people work sooooo hard to find a perfect recipe for us. Thankyou soo much. God bless you

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Yes she was amazing

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Recipe: 6 large eggs ¾ cup whole milk (180 mL) ¾ cup heavy cream (180 mL) 2 tablespoons light brown sugar ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, or extract 1 loaf challah bread unsalted butter, or ghee, for greasing Additions for serving: softened butter pure maple syrup, warmed flaky sea salt fresh berry Instructions: - Preheat a nonstick electric griddle to 300°F (150°C). (Alternatively, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.) In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until well combined. Add the milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla bean paste and whisk until completely combined. - Working in batches, dip each slice of challah in the custard, letting soak for 20-60 seconds on each side, until fully saturated but not soggy. - Lightly grease the griddle with butter. Once melted, add the soaked challah on the griddle and cook, without disturbing, until golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes. Use a flat spatula to flip the bread and continue cooking until the other side is golden brown, 2 minutes more. Wipe the pan clean between batches and add more butter as needed. Serve the French toast with a pat of butter, a drizzle of warm maple syrup, a sprinkle of flaky salt, and berries. Enjoy!

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Thx

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Thx 😊

[@SouthernFoodJunkie]

It looks so yummy. I personally love sourdough bread for French toast though! Especially sourdough made with the modified sourdough starter that is made from potato flakes. It makes a slightly sweeter bread that is sturdy on the outside, but soft and fluffy on the inside. It is less sour as well. Smells amazing though!

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Hey Tasty, don't ever stop this series

[@VedicDesi]

Finally a recipe that opts for traditional method and presentation over all that inventive nonsense we see today. One element I would add is a fruit compote, my personal favorite being raspberry. It is a cooked down source of fruit tanginess that really brings balance to the dish. That and a cup of coffee is my perfect breakfast. If I was drinking the night before add a homemade sausage link to the mix! Great video guys.

[@ExtremeCakeOfficial]

This ideas so perfect 😍😍

[@Lola-jh8bw]

What measurements are we supposed to use? You only told for the milk. That's why I never follow these recipes correctly.

[@sandrilene23]

Where's the recipe?? I tried looking on the website and the written recipe wasn't there! I wish they'd link to the individual recipes in their videos instead of just having all of them link to the main website. :(

[@franciscojoaquina877]

I've made these several times. They are so delicious! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@linkfan160]

I LOVE french toast. It's one of the few "fancy" meals I actually know how to make. I try to make it for my family when I can.

[@mariam-ox5nh]

can i ask which type of toast do u use?

[@mfundimkhize3137]

Not really fancy but I get you.

[@lauren3781]

@@mfundimkhize3137 well, *I* would consider this fancy over buying it frozen in a box (which is what I usually do) 😂 but I’m going to try to actually make it.

[@piakidshop]

Mmm yum! Thank you for this wonderful recipe ❤️ Will make it tomorrow for breakfast!

[@chrisasmr630]

*The sound from my stomach is louder than the asmr sound lol* 🖤💗

[@hennycorn323]

I actually allow my bread to soak up the custard overnight & it turns out amazing. To help the bread from falling apart I also take the stale bread & refrigerate it the day before. It helps to stiffen it up some before the overnight custard bath. An its yet to fall apart on me & is never raw in the middle

[@pattysmith863]

Growing up my family deep fried french toast and for me, that is the absolute best way to make it. For some reason most people make it the way you all suggest. I just love the crust from deep frying it!

[@joeyree22]

Let me guess, you’re American?

[@mr.missingtexture4028]

Ah, good old 'Murica

[@HowToCuisine]

They look so perfect! 😊😊

[@michaelivanoff7484]

Looks great but when I think of “recipes”, I think of an ingredient list with portion and instructions. This sounds great but if I want to make this exact recipe I need more information please. Anyone else able to locate the RECIPE to this recipe?

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I need that too

[@aftabfruitwala31415]

How To Make Classic French Toast French Toast: 6 large egg ¾ cup whole milk ¾ cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons light brown sugar ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, or extract 1 loaf challah bread unsalted butter, or ghee, for greasing For Serving: softened butter pure maple syrup, warmed flaky sea salt fresh berries

[@dimitarsiderov5473]

Wow, Its really unique in every country. I love them all!

[@loulou272889]

swapping challah bread for italian panettone or the milk with eggnog is also a very nice twist i can only recommend. my husband loves it!

[@carolmontalto622]

Yes french toast is a detailed carefully prepped and cooked treat. Thnx for the tips.

[@quiet_soul9981]

I like how they take simple dishes and make it perfect😄

[@mariaventasmartin7580]

Great explanation!! Thanks! It looks soo yummyyy!! 🤤

[@TheVision-gd7np]

Classic Dessert for breakfast Just what I need

[@StarChild31597]

This cafe by my house used to have challa bread french toast and it's hands down THE BEST EVERR. They got new owners during the pandemic and don't have it anymore and I wanted to cry when I found out

[@Cakez253]

I just made this yesterday and see how i will improve my technique going forward! Thanks

[@saharnoor2300]

This has to be the best French toast I've ever tried 😋

[@spendymcspendy]

French toast and honey is simple and amazing! Great video.

[@retrocynn]

The best French Toast Ive ever had ! Thank you!

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Thank you, please never end this series😇😇😇

[@dilamx15]

OMG.. Love French toast sooooo much

[@Pipkiss]

That looks soo good!

[@danielnieto6853]

What are the measurements for this recipe?

[@alohatvj]

The French toast 😋 looks absolutely delicious 😋 😍.

[@victorbenner539]

This was great. A little pancake place in our area is called, wait for it " The Pancake House" Yup not original but they make great breakfast meals. The reason I mention this is every December they make a holiday French toast using Eggnog. Absolutely divine. I really need to convince them to give me the recipe because I want it more than just December. And it's fun to experiment with what you pour on the toast,go crazy. Like a little Kahlua or Amaretto. Hmmm.😋👍

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OMG TASTY I WILL DEFINITELY TRY IT

[@rosellamx]

Can you specify the amount of vanilla and cinnamon you add?

[@miku92222]

It literally brought water in my mouth...uhh soo delicious lookin😋

[@mrsbluesky8415]

Ty for your channel and getting right to the point (and not shouting at me).

[@wendyodell356]

Katie's right about the pronunciation but as long as it's pure maple syrup who cares. My favorite is pure maple spread. If you haven't tried it do so. It's a game changer. I've had it in pumpkin latte too. It brings peanut butter on pancakes to the next level. Even eggs and pancakes if you like your eggs on top or in the middle of the pancakes 🥞 😉 😋

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Best recipe ever 👍🏼👍🏼 thx

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Wow wonderful You gave me inspiration to start a cooking channel thanks

[@christinamaldonado551]

I bet you loved all those taste tests 😆 Thanks for the tips!!

[@JeffBitler]

I work in a bank and occasionally make food for all of us to share. This is the perfect idea for the next time I cook for everyone. Thanks Tasty!

[@alisabosconovitch8074]

I'd love to know every measurements of this recipe!

[@Mariam-Al_Failakawy]

Amazing 🤩 Great tips 👏🏻

[@antoniajagodic]

Love this toast 💝

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One of the most underrated channel.

[@asjsk8286]

I been waiting for this one

[@HomeLifeWithLove]

My grandma always had a spice jar filled with a cinnamon and sugar mixture. We sprinkled it on top of French toast. So good!!

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Why did I read it as spider jar😂😫

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I am going to make this straight away👍🏻

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This looks soo good

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Yummmyyyyy this looks like the best best French toast super 😋 and I will probably try it

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This recipe video is making us hungry. Can't wait to give it a try!

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Have to make this morning 🌄 cool ........

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Super french toast recipe 👍🏻

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Is anyone else’s unable to find this recipe on Tasty’s website?! HELP IM CRAVING FRENCH TOAST lol 😂🤣

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me too!

[@eyeballs306]

Love these videos! Miss Alexis’ voice tho!

[@cyberqueen7784]

I love french toast! The only meal that my family unanimously agrees is delicious is American breakfast. I'll have to use these tips next time I make french toast on my griddle.

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My all time favourite food 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤yummy ❤️

[@radwahalamri2753]

Ingredients:- for 4 servings FRENCH TOAST 6 large eggs ¾ cup whole milk(180 mL) ¾ cup heavy cream(180 mL) 2 tablespoons light brown sugar ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, or extract 1 loaf challah bread unsalted butter, or ghee, for greasing FOR SERVING softened butter pure maple syrup, warmed flaky sea salt fresh berry

[@EpicBunty]

not ghee that would ruin the taste! also where did you get the quantities from just wondering since its not mentioned in th video

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@@EpicBunty Maybe they got it from the tasty website

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I should make French toast this weekend morning

[@ronmartin2754]

Looks delicious

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Can someone send me the link for this recipe, because there web doesn’t have it.

[@joellesalem3116]

I love french toast

[@mhernandez3078]

Lol I made my kids french toast this morning before watching this video, only I sprinkle a little powdered sugar just for the looks and top them with homemade strawberry syrup.. My kids love them...

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You guys were reading my mind. I was just thinking last week that I needed go find the perfect French toasty recipe on KZbin.

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I still cannot understand why anybody dislikes this type of good videos.

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Mashallah so beautiful recipe my friend

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This is art

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Thank You

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The BEST breakfast item. Or whenever lol

[@deevasharma2684]

omg I've waited for the longest time for tasty to release a classic French toast recipe . Can't wait to try it!

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where is the recipe?

[@MrGabrielJude]

Great recipe! Made it super easy, for with 3 egg proportion, I just used it with 1 tbl of cinnamon, 1 dash nutmeg, 1 heaping tsp vanilla extract, and dunked cheese bagels instead. Fried in butter on stoneware pan. Tasted like Cinnabon french toast.

[@gingerlyn7446]

I Love French Toast. I have been cooking it wrong for so, so long.

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Faveeeee

[@teasipper9703]

My friends dad makes the best French toast! Once, I tried to make it, and it turned out really soggy and I think it was raw haha

[@leamarye923]

No matter what I do my French toast comes out eggy and or soggy. So I’m doing my research and this video helped me the most.I’m gonna have to bounce around breads. I’ve tried high heat low heat medium heat, more eggs, less eggs etc… never thought it might be the bread

[@Sunflower-lv9iu]

Same here. Did u ever figure it out? I think in another video a chef said to use stale bread or to dry it out b4 soaking, he also mentioned we could bake it at 200 degrees for 10 mins before adding the batter.

[@emilymack8060]

I can’t find this recipe on the website or in the link. Someone please help!

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Your not the only one. You need to buy the receipt from them.

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I swear most of the people who are watching this are getting hungry 😋

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I really enjoyed the video. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐☺️

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Yummy

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Hi My name is Yang Ho Sin, That is very helpful to me. I hope make the French toast. This vedio has useful informations. Thank you

[@arunghanta5066]

Good dessert!

[@tjrn73]

Brioche and sourdough are great.

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Waoooooo Amazing

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I was drooling the whole video

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Tasty french toastes👍

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Great video, I love the attention to detail and the thought that went into it.

[@lma3210]

Usually when I make french toast its nasty hope I can make some bomb french toast with this recipe

[@akplayz2094]

YESSS ANOTHER HOW TO MAKE VIDEO

[@foodieintokyo9007]

I think milk bread and sourdough bread also work just fine. But the texture will be different. So it is really about preferences, do you want more fluffy toast or a toast with more body.

[@EpicBunty]

all of food and cooking is about preference lol