This is an AMAZING french toast recipe that I’ve been making for years. Recently, I volunteered to make it for my entire extended family and they all loved it. There are three tricks to make this unique recipe the best french toast ever.
The first is to use cinnamon swirl bread. I buy mine from the bakery at Smith’s/Kroger. If the bakery at your grocery store doesn’t make fresh cinnamon swirl bread, you could try this delicious looking recipe here. If not, just use regular Texas Toast or Challah bread but be sure to soak it well before cooking.
The second is to use vanilla extract from Mexico (it really is the best).
The third tip is to stir the batter between dipping the slices of bread so that the flour and other ingredients rise to the top and coat the bread well.
Instructions:
Whisk milk into flour in a large mixing bowl. Whisk in the salt, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract (I like this Mexican brand most) and sugar until smooth.
Soak bread in custard, flip and soak the other side. Let excess custard drip off (so it doesn’t pool in pan).
Use cooking spray or butter to grease a skillet or frying pan. Cook on medium heat until golden brown on each side.
Whisk or stir batter between dipping different slices.
Dip and cook each slice of bread until done. Keep toast warm in a heated oven~200F.
Serve hot and top with any of the following toppings: maple syrup, ice cream, butter, fruit, whipping cream, Nutella, or peanut butter.
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 eggs
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (from Mexico-if possible)
- 1 Tablespoon white sugar
- 24 slices cinnamon swirl bread (found in bakery). If you can't find cinnamon swirl bread, use Texas Toast or Challah bread (be sure to soak thicker toast well).
- Topping Ideas: Vanilla or Pralines and cream ice cream, whipping cream, maple syrup, butter, fruit, Nutella, or Peanut Butter.
- Whisk milk into flour in a large mixing bowl. Whisk in the salt, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract and sugar until smooth.
- Soak bread in custard, flip and soak the other side. Let excess custard drip off (so it doesn't pool in pan).
- Use cooking spray or butter to grease a skillet or frying pan. Cook on medium heat until golden brown on each side.
- Whisk or stir batter between dipping different slices.
- Dip and cook each slice of bread until done. Keep toast warm in a heated oven~175F.
- Serve hot and top with any of the following: maple syrup, ice cream, butter, fruit, whipping cream, Nutella, or peanut butter.
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OMG this was so delicous! My husband mad it for me today for Mother’s Day. Perfect way to start the day. One of my top fav recipes for French Toast. I used cinnamon and raisin bread and man was it delisous! It’s a must try
Thanks Rachel! I’m so glad you had it and loved it! Esp. for Mother’s Day!! Yay.
Oh wow, this looks really delicious! I really look forward to trying it out!
I am making this tomorrow for my husband! I bought brown sugar and cinnamon swirl bread and some vanilla ice cream. It should be wonderful along with some maple syrup!
Yay! It’s so yummy! let me know how you like it.