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The Best French Toast

Fluffy and tender on the inside, and golden crisp on the outside, this is the best French Toast we've tasted during our trip to Japan last summer. I've re-created this amazing French toast by following the chef's recipe! Make it this weekend for breakfast or brunch! 
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: French Toast
Servings: 4
Calories: 413kcal
Author: Namiko Chen

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs (50 g each w/o shell)
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups whole milk
  • 1 French baguette
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter

To Serve

  • confectioners’ sugar/powdered sugar (if desired)
  • maple syrup (if desired)
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Instructions

  • Gather all the ingredients.
    French Toast Ingredients
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs.
    French Toast 1
  • Add ¼ cup sugar and ½ tsp vanilla. Whisk well to combine.
    French Toast 2
  • Add 2 ½ cup milk and whisk well together.
    French Toast 3
  • Cut the French baguette into 1.5-2 inch (4-5 cm) thickness.
    French Toast 4
  • Soak both sides of the bread in the mixture and place them in a deep baking dish, with the soft white side facing up.
    French Toast 5
  • Pour the leftover mixture into the baking dish.
    French Toast 6
  • Let it soak for 5 minutes, and flip to soak the other side for 5 minutes. The side facing up now is the “dry” side. You can prepare fruits, powder sugar, and maple syrup during this time.
    French Toast 7
  • Preheat the oven to 350 ºF (180 ºC). Grease the rimmed baking sheet with butter. Heat 1-2 Tbsp butter in the frying pan or griddle.
    French Toast 8
  • When the butter is melted and pan is hot, place the bread, facing the “dry” side DOWN. *The “dry” side is the side facing up in the image on the right.
    French Toast 9
  • Cook until the bottom is golden brown. Then turn over to cook the other side until golden.
    French Toast 10
  • When both sides are nicely brown, transfer to the baking sheet.
    French Toast 11
  • Bake at 350ºF (180ºC) for 6 minutes. For a convection oven, reduce cooking temperature by 25ºF (15ºC).
    French Toast 12
  • Remove from the oven and serve on a plate.
    French Toast 13
  • Sprinkle powder sugar and drizzle maple syrup as desired.
    French Toast 14

To Store

  • You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and in the freezer for a month.

Nutrition

Calories: 413 kcal · Carbohydrates: 51 g · Protein: 15 g · Fat: 16 g · Saturated Fat: 8 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 169 mg · Sodium: 493 mg · Potassium: 318 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 21 g · Vitamin A: 617 IU · Calcium: 239 mg · Iron: 3 mg