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stack of french toast with butter on top and syrup being drizzled on

Easy Sourdough French Toast

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This Sourdough French Toast is a fun twist on a classic, with the subtle sourness adding a delicious contrast to the otherwise sweet treat.
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine French
Diet Vegetarian
Keyword 30 Minutes or Less, Easy, French Toast, Sourdough French Toast, Waste Reduction
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ cup milk or half and half, or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 6 slices sourdough bread
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter for frying
  • ¼ cup maple syrup for serving optional

Instructions

  • Crack your eggs into a shallow bowl and add milk, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Whisk until combined to form your egg wash.
    3 large eggs, ¼ cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • Add about 2 tablespoons of butter to a large frying pan over medium heat and allow butter to melt, tilting the pan to coat the bottom with butter.
    4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Once your pan is hot and butter is melted, dip bread into the egg wash, one slice at a time, coating both sides and transferring immediately to the hot pan.
    6 slices sourdough bread
  • Allow your French Toast to fry for 2-5 minutes before flipping and cooking on the other side. Both sides should be golden brown.
  • Repeat for all 4-6 slices of bread, adding more butter to the pan as needed.
    ¼ cup maple syrup for serving

Notes

  • It's best just to dip the bread in the egg wash, rather than letting it soak. This will help you avoid soggy French toast.
  • Keep the French Toast warm in the oven at 200°F until ready to serve.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan—it will make your French toast harder to flip.
  • Depending on the size of your eggs, there will be enough egg wash for 4-6 slices of French toast.