This is the most indulgent weekend breakfast that can be made in less than 15 minutes. Buttery, eggy, crispy caramelized bread, topped with syrup and powdered sugar. You can build it up and serve with ice cream or whipped cream or dial it down a notch and serve it with honey or maple syrup. There are only a handful recipes that can be served on a fancy brunch and packed in your child’s lunch box too. This is one of them. Another brunch recipe that I make quite often, especially on Christmas is my brioche French toast casserole. You can prep it a day in advance, pop it in the oven an hour before serving. We have also been obsessing over burrata hot honey toast lately. You must try it!
Ingredients for sourdough french toast
Here are the simple ingredients you need to make this French toast recipe. See the recipe card for quantities. Sourdough bread - You can use any other bread like ciabatta and brioche too. This recipe is great to use up stale sourdough bread. Butter - I like using salted butter. The contrast of sweet and salty is just pure heaven! Milk - You can use any kind of milk. Whole milk and half and half are great options. I really do not see the need for heavy cream but if you want to go there, then you can! Egg & granulated sugar Beyond this, you can choose the kind of sugar, flavors and toppings that you want to add. On a regular day, I rarely add cinnamon and vanilla but that said, they do turn an otherwise busy mom recipe to something you would serve at a restaurant.
How to make sourdough French toast
Step 1: Make the custard & soak the bread
Use a flat dish so you can soak the bread in a single layer without folding it. If you are cooking for more than one person, use a baking sheet. Whisk together egg, milk, sugar, vanilla extract and cinnamon. Unlike softer breads, sour dough bread will need to be soaked for longer. But on the plus side, it is easier to handle and wont play dead for you. Flip the bread midway. If the slices are thin, a 10 minute soak will do. But if the bread is old and cut into thick slices, you might have to let the bread soak for a whole 20 minutes.
Step 2: Cook the French toast
Heat a well seasoned cast iron or a nonstick pan on medium heat. Add a teaspoon of butter and swirl it around. Place the soaked bread and cook till it turns golden brown. Flip and repeat on the other side.
Variations
We love making all kinds of homemade French toasts. Christmas special- overnight baked brioche French toast casserole. It’s perfect when you have to feed a crowd! Another holiday favorite it making nutella babka bread. Stuffed French Toast- Make a cream cheese and blueberry jam sandwich with two bread slices. Soak it in the custard and make a stuffed French toast. You can also make this with peanut butter and jelly instead. Savory French toast - I grew up with the Indian masala version of French toast with chilies and cilantro, served with ketchup. We also make a cheesy, herby savory French toast. Here are more breakfast recipes and ideas for you. And if sweet breakfasts are your jam, try my Nutella banana crepes. They are amazing!
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