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The BEST French Toast Recipe

Published: November 5, 2014 | Updated: November 12, 2019 | By Ashlee

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I am so so SO excited about today’s post!  So often we food bloggers get so into sharing the NEW recipes we work so hard on (and are super excited about) that we often forget to share our classics, like this one. I have so many of my day-to-do, make every month recipe that I forget to share in the excitement of a new, or “bigger” recipe.  I have been using this recipe for over 10 year’s, it is perfection.  I make this at LEAST twice a month, is a major go to the the evenings when it’s late and I need something fast and easy to make.

the best french toast recipe

Our family is big enough, and eats enough, that I have been making a double batch for the past few years.  In fact I think it’s time to make a TRIPLE batch!  Anyway, a double recipe does an entire loaf of regular bread.  It’s great with white or wheat bread OR my favorite (and shown here)  is with fresh cinnamon swirl bread!  SERIOUSLY You have GOT to try this french toast recipe with this bread… TODAY, you’ll thank me I promise!

cinnamon swirl bread french toast recipe

My “secret” is that I use cream instead of milk.  I am all about textures when it comes to food, and soggy bread… GAG.  so the cream doesn’t soak in and make mushy bread AND it gives this amazing rich flavor.  I know a lot of people will argue that it’s will be too fattening (like that’s EVER stopped me, I make rich DELICIOUS foods, and I NEVER count calories – We each only get so many bites in our lives and each bite I take is less left… so each one better taste AMAZING – off soapbox) but because it’s not soaking in it goes a lot farther and makes more toast than if you use milk so it’s NOT like your getting that much cream.

french toast made with cinnamon swirl bread

Kay… Let’s talk toppings… I suggest my Buttermilk Syrup. Period.  BUT of course when you forget to make a new batch (cause you forgot you ran out last time you made french toast) then maple syrup is delicious, it’s classic so of course it’s great.  My kids love the berry and fruit syrups and maple best, but BUTTERMILK is the way to go.  Add some fresh strawberries and whipped cream and you have a Kneaders copycat recipe that you’ll die over.   And if your into sugar, like me, then shaking on some powdered sugar on top.  Pretty and tasty.

easy french toast with cinnamon bread

A super easy recipe for the best french toast ever. Great flavor and works with all types of bread
the best french toast

the BEST French Toast recipe

this french toast is easy to make and tastes amazing. Using cream keeps the bread from getting to soaked and creates an amazing flavor in the crust!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time: 6 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 82kcal
Author: Ashlee Marie
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Equipment

  • Electric griddle

Ingredients

  • loaf Cinnamon Swirl Bread or another bread sliced 3/4 - 1 inch thick
  • 1 C heavy whipping cream
  • 8 lrg eggs
  • 1/2 C powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp salt
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Instructions

  • Heat a skillet to 325 (pancake heat)
  • Whisk everything together until smooth
  • Dip the bread, both sides in the egg mixture
  • Cook on one side, then flip and cook on the other

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Nutrition

Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 15mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 13mg
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  1. Annemarie

    December 21, 2015 at 12:36 pm

    I’m wanting to pin this, but it says it can’t find anything pinnable on this page, and I also looked through your pinterest breakfast board and couldn’t find it there, either!

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    • Ashlee

      December 27, 2015 at 5:55 am

      that’s so weird! I can pin from it just fine! Here is one for you https://www.pinterest.com/pin/157555686940636355/

  2. october

    September 23, 2019 at 6:19 am

    5 stars
    I am a huge fan of french toasts and I love to create variations while I make it. My kids and husband love to eat such recipes. You know I had never thought about gluten-free and banana thing together. But I really think your recipe is very tempting and I am definitely going to try it. Thanks for sharing it!

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    • Ashlee Marie

      November 20, 2019 at 12:27 am

      You are so welcome! I hope you love it as much as we do!

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