Some mornings call for a proper breakfast. Other mornings demand something quick that still feels a little special. That’s where French toast comes in. With just a few basic ingredients and a hot pan, you can turn plain bread into a warm, golden, slightly crispy treat that tastes like a weekend.
The best part? It takes about 10 minutes and almost zero cooking experience. If you can whisk an egg and flip a slice of bread, you’re already halfway there.
Ingredients for French toast (serves 2)
- 4 slices of bread (white, brown, brioche or even leftover bread works)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for a sweeter version)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional but lovely)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- A pinch of salt
How to make French toast
1. Make the egg mixture
In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and a pinch of salt. Whisk until everything looks smooth and slightly frothy.
2. Heat the pan
Place a non-stick pan on medium heat and add a little butter. Let it melt and coat the pan.
3. Dip the bread
Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture. Let it soak for a few seconds on each side so it absorbs the mixture but doesn’t fall apart.
4. Cook until golden
Place the soaked bread in the hot pan. Cook for about 2–3 minutes on each side until the toast turns golden brown and slightly crispy.
5. Serve immediately
Take it off the pan and serve warm. French toast tastes best straight away.
Topping ideas that make it even better
- Honey or maple syrup
- Fresh fruits like strawberries or bananas
- Powdered sugar
- Peanut butter or Nutella
- A spoon of yoghurt
Quick tip: If your bread is a day old, French toast actually turns out better. Slightly dry bread soaks up the egg mixture nicely without becoming mushy.
French toast is one of those recipes that feels fancy but is secretly effortless. Once you try it, you’ll probably start making it whenever there’s bread left in the kitchen and a little hunger in the morning. Breakfast sorted.
Also read: How to make restaurant-style butter chicken in your own kitchen
