French toast is made even better when made with a flavorful sourdough bread and cooked in a custardy egg mixture with vanilla and cinnamon. Sliced thick and then cooked to perfection on a griddle, this easy breakfast is a great way to enjoy your weekend. Serve with butter and real maple syrup for a great breakfast treat!
Slice your sourdough bread into thick slices, about 3/4 inch thick.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
Working with one bread slice at a time, place a slice into the egg mixture for at least 10 seconds. You want the bread to be coated well and really want that great custard to soak into the bread.
Place a small pad of butter in the center of your skillet.
Remove the bread slice from the egg mixture and allow it to drip drain for a few seconds before placing it in the skillet where the butter was.
Cook for about 3-4 minutes, until the underneath side is nice and golden brown.
Flip and cook on the other side for about 3-4 minutes, until golden brown.
Place the cooked french toast slice onto a rimmed baking sheet, and place the sheet in the oven preheated at 200 F to stay warm while you finish up cooking.
Repeat with remaining slices of bread.
Serve with butter, maple syrup, and fresh fruit.
Enjoy!
Notes
How do you store leftovers?Didn’t eat all your french toast? You can wrap it in aluminium foil and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Place pieces of parchment paper between slices to prevent them from sticking together.This recipe freezes really well! Individually wrap the cooled slices in aluminum foil and then place in a freezer storage bag. They will last 3 months in the freezer. How do you reheat leftovers? You can reheat leftover french toast in the microwave, or bake in a 375 F oven for about 8 minutes. You can also place them in the toaster!