The most delicious French toast with sourdough

This classic breakfast recipe makes the most delicious sourdough french toast you've ever tasted. Sourdough bread provides an abundance of flavor and when incorporated into a delicious French bread recipe, it only gets better! And if you want to spice things up a bit, then top your French Sourdough Bread with a bunch of extra ingredients to create a magical treat!

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• 6 sourdough bread slices
• ¾ cup of milk
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• A pinch of salt
• 2 tablespoons butter

Making your own French toast

1. Crack the eggs into a large bowl, then add the milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Beat until the ingredients are well incorporated.
2. Heat the butter in a frying pan, skillet or cast-iron skillet over medium heat until melted.
3. Once the butter is melted and the dough is ready, dip your slices of sourdough bread into the egg mixture, one at a time until well coated. Make sure you don't soak your bread in the egg mixture for too long, as you risk tearing the soaked bread before it even reaches the pan!

Cooking French Toast

1. Place the egg-soaked bread slices in a hot pan, then add the remaining bread slices. If you are using a pan, you may have enough space to make 2 French toasts at once.
2. Toast each side of the bread for 3-5 minutes until nice and crisp on the outside. Then flip the bread and fry on the other side until it turns a nice golden brown. If necessary, you can add more butter to the pan.
3. Once your slices of bread are cooked, serve them warm with a dollop of butter and some fresh berries followed by a generous drizzle of maple syrup.

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• It is best to use a sourdough baguette that is 2 to 3 days old and cut into thick strips. The stale baguette is perfect to help soak up all the egg batter. However, you can choose any type of sourdough sandwich bread that you like.
• Any milk you want to use will work in a French toast recipe. Whether you choose whole milk, full-fat oat milk, or dairy-free, your French toast will still be delicious!
• Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract for an extra hint of sweetness and warmth.
• Use butter to grease the pan or skillet for extra richness.

• Author: Natasha Krajnc
• Cooking time: 10 min
• Category: bread
• Kitchen: french

Why sourdough bread makes perfect French toast

Since sourdough bread is extremely hard, you can cut this bread into thick slices to achieve a perfectly cooked French toast. Thickly sliced ​​bread is great at soaking up the sweet egg mixture. A total contrast to a regular slice of bread, which tends to crumble before it reaches the pan!

Additionally, if you're an avid baker, you may know just how demanding it can be to get rid of stale bread. Instead of guiltily tossing a perfect loaf of bread, why not use it to make a delicious French toast for breakfast?

What is French Toast?

French toast is a type of breakfast cuisine consisting of sliced ​​bread moistened with beaten eggs, sugar and milk. The moist bread is then pan-fried until golden brown; top with a variety of delicious fruits and nuts, followed by a light dusting of powdered sugar, or a drizzle of maple syrup.

The best bread for French toast

When it comes to choosing the right bread for French toast, all breads are not created equal. Some breads are thinner than others and can't handle a good pit.

Below are some of the best types of bread to use for French toast.

Brioche bread

Brioche bread is one of the firmest pieces of bread you can find. Delicately sweet thick slices of brioche can stand up to a good dip. Dip your sliced ​​croissant into the egg mixture and let the wonderful flavors seep into its depths.

Homemade sourdough bread

A delightful touch from a piece of homemade sourdough brings only joy to the devourer. The sticky sweet dough, which quickly seeps into the plush sourdough bread, unlocks a new level of deliciousness that can only be described as irresistible!

French bread

The wonderfully thick crumb and crisp crust of French bread make it an ideal candidate for any French bread recipe. Cut the long noodle into thick round pieces and drop into the batter, allow the egg mixture to absorb into the thick bread, then drop into a lightly greased baking tray.

Stale bread

Stale or 3-day old bread works great for this recipe as well. However, if your bread is full of mold, throw it away immediately!

French Sourdough Bread Recipe

This healthy French Sourdough Bread recipe is simply to die for. Once you take your first bite, you just can't get enough!

Check out the recipe below:

Necessary ingredients

• 6 slices of sourdough bread – It is better to use a sourdough baguette that is 2 to 3 days old and cut into thick strips. The stale baguette is perfect to help soak up all the egg batter. However, you can choose any type of sourdough sandwich bread that you like.
• ¾ cup milk – Any milk you want to use will work in a French toast recipe. Whether you choose whole milk, full-fat oat milk, or dairy-free, your French toast will still be delicious!
• 3 big ones egg – French toast or “egg bread” is dipped in an egg mixture and then fried.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract for an extra hint of sweetness and warmth.
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon – Spices like cinnamon and nutmeg are perfect for this breakfast dish.
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Top of salt -To balance the sweetness.
• 2 tablespoons butter -Use butter to grease the pan or skillet for extra richness.

method

1. Making your own French toast – Crack the eggs and put them in a large bowl, then add the milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Beat until the ingredients are well incorporated.
2. Heat the butter in a frying pan, skillet or cast iron pan on top medium high heat until it melts.
3. Once the butter is melted and the dough is ready, dip your slices of sourdough bread into the egg mixture, one at a time until well coated. Make sure you don't soak your bread in the egg mixture for too long, as you risk tearing the soaked bread before it even reaches the pan!
4. Cooking French Toast – Place the egg-soaked bread slices in a hot pan, then add the remaining bread slices. If you are using a pan, you may have enough space to make 2 French toasts at once.
5. Toast each side of the bread for 3-5 minutes until nice and crisp on the outside. Then flip the bread and fry on the other side until it turns a nice golden brown. If necessary, you can add more butter to the pan.
6. Once your slices of bread are cooked, serve them warm with a dollop of butter (like mine homemade butter), and some fresh berries followed by a generous drizzle of maple syrup.

Tips for making the best sourdough French toast

• Stale sourdough bread: This French bread recipe starts with 3-day-old bread. If you don't have stale bread, then just leave a loaf of bread on the kitchen counter overnight. Make sure the bread is uncovered so that you get the final dry bread. Additionally, you may decide to proof your sourdough bread for a few minutes before proceeding with the recipe.
• Go ahead: The egg mixture can be made the day or night before you plan to make it. Just mix and refrigerate until you're ready to cook!
• Bread: If you don't have sourdough bread, you can use croissant bread, French bread or plain bread. However, for any delicious French bread recipe, it's best to choose thick, sturdy bread that can hold the egg mixture without tearing.

Good French Toast Ideas

Sourdough French Toast can be enjoyed on its own, or with a drizzle of maple syrup to seal in the sweet and tangy flavors.

Here are some additional ideas to consider:

• Add a piece of protein with some creamy Greek yogurt.
• Top this breakfast treat with your favorite fruit (sliced ​​bananas, blackberries, sliced ​​apples, pears or mango).
• For extra texture, add some almonds, walnuts or crushed walnuts. You can also combine it with peanut butter or almond butter.
• Top your delicious French toast with a generous dollop of whipped cream and indulge in its perfection!

Serving Suggestions for Sourdough French Toast

This Sourdough French Toast recipe is a perfect accompaniment for a breakfast or brunch. While any breakfast recipe with sourdough is totally worthy of polish on its own, here are some optional extras to consider:

Bananas and walnuts

Coat sliced ​​bananas with cinnamon powder and place in an air fryer for a few minutes. Meanwhile, crush walnut slices and toss them on your thick, golden brown French toast, along with cinnamon-coated bananas, for a feast that will singe your taste buds!

Peanut butter, maple syrup and bacon

For an epic breakfast treat, spread with peanut butter, bacon slices and top with a drizzle of sweet maple syrup.

French toast with cornflakes

This is both simple and fascinating. Dip your sourdough bread into the egg mixture, then roll it on a plate of crushed cornflakes. Fry the bread in the pan for 3 minutes, then place it in the oven to cook for another 10 minutes.

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