Chef John's French Toast

So you think you know how to make French toast? Maybe you beat a couple eggs, a splash of milk, a quick dip, fry it up in some butter, and drizzle with a little syrup? Sounds pretty good, and for 95% of the world that is what they consider French toast. But if you want truly amazing French toast, give this classic restaurant method a try.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 199 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup milk
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 tablespoon butter, or as needed
• 6 (1 inch thick) slices French bread

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, allspice, and salt together in a large bowl. Place bread slices in egg mixture and soak, turning to coat, until bread is completely saturated.

Step 3

Melt butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook bread in hot butter until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer toasted bread to a baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake toast in the oven until outside is crisp and slightly puffed, 12 to 15 minutes.