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!
Add ¼ cup sugar and ½ tsp vanilla. Whisk well to combine.
Add 2 ½ cup milk and whisk well together.
Cut the French baguette into 1.5-2 inch (4-5 cm) thickness.
Soak both sides of the bread in the mixture and place them in a deep baking dish, with the soft white side facing up.
Pour the leftover mixture into the baking dish.
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.
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.
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.
Cook until the bottom is golden brown. Then turn over to cook the other side until golden.
When both sides are nicely brown, transfer to the baking sheet.
Bake at 350ºF (180ºC) for 6 minutes. For a convection oven, reduce cooking temperature by 25ºF (15ºC).
Remove from the oven and serve on a plate.
Sprinkle powder sugar and drizzle maple syrup as desired.
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.