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5 from 2 votes

Vanilla Bean French Toast

What could be better than Vanilla Bean French Toast to kick off your weekend?
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Gaby Dalkin

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf bread cut into slices ¾ inch thick (Brioche or French)
  • 6 eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • Unsalted butter for cooking

Instructions

  • In a shallow baking dish, arrange the bread slices in a single layer. In a bowl, combine the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and brown sugar and whisk until blended. Pour the mixture over the bread and let stand for 2-3 minutes so the bread can absorb the liquid. Turn the slices over and let the bread absorb the remaining liquid, 2-3 minutes more.
  • Preheat a large skillet and coat generously with butter. When the skillet is hot, cook the bread in batches (do not overcrowd) until golden and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Notes

If you haven't done this method, I highly recommend it. Soaking all of your bread at once means you won't get to the final slice and not have enough egg!

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 203mg | Sodium: 265mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 642IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 1mg