Sourdough French Toast
I am not really one for a sweet breakfast. I can pass on waffles, pancakes, muffins, and most everything sweet. But something I really love if having a sweet breakfast is French Toast. I feel like French Toast is a little controversial. Either you love it or you hate it. Kollin never liked French Toast, but that was until this Sourdough French Toast made an appearance in our breakfast lineup!
As always, we are always up for a quick breakfast or one to make extras of for an easy warm up. This Sourdough French Toast also is great for just that!
The Perfect Sourdough French Toast!
I believe there are a few things that make a really great French Toast. The first thing is the bread. You want nice, thick slices. Thick bread slices will allow you to get the nice crispy texture on the exterior and keep a fluffy, moist texture in the middle. Here, I am obviously using my Sourdough Sandwich Bread, which I honestly cannot recommend enough. Something about the tangy sourdough with the sweetness and warmth of the cinnamon and maple syrup is a perfect bite. You can also use Texas Toast style bread or any thickly sliced store bought bread.
Another thing that makes for the best French Toast is good quality vanilla extract. I make my own using vanilla beans and high quality vodka. But you can also find some great options at the store. You simply want to make sure you are getting pure vanilla extract that is dark in color.
Lastly, the addition of nutmeg in your custard mixture is going to bring so much warmth to your French Toast. It makes an unbelievable difference. Don't leave it out!
Freezer Friendly French Toast
When I making French Toast, I love to make a big batch of it and freeze any leftovers. There are easy to take out and pop in the toaster to warm up. My girls love it for a quick and easy breakfast! Store them in a glass container in layers separated by parchment paper.
Naturally Sweetened French Toast
As always, this recipe is naturally sweetened. I like to use maple syrup to sweeten the custard mixture instead of sugar. The benefits of it are much better than using sugar and it adds a little maple flavor to compliment the syrup that will drown it once it's cooked!
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Sourdough French Toast
A classic breakfast with a sourdough twist! The tangy sourdough bread is a great match to the sweet custard mixture! It is also naturally sweetened with maple syrup.
- 8 thick slices of sourdough sandwich bread (or your family favorite)
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup (or more depending on preference)
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- unsalted butter (for cooking)
- In a shallow dish or pie plate, whisk the eggs, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together until completely combined.
- Heat a skillet or medium sized pan over medium high heat. Add a pad of butter to the pan.
- Working with one slice of bread at a time, place it in the custard mixture. Let it sit for about 15 seconds and flip it over. Once both sides of the bread are soaked in the custard mixture, place it in the warmed, buttered pan.
- Cook it on the first side for about 4 minutes or until there are brown spots all over. Flip it over and cook the other side for 2 to 3 minutes or until browned.
- Top with salted butter and maple syrup! Enjoy!
You can use any bread for this recipe. If you go with a store bought bread, I recommend a brioche or a Texas style bread. You want something sturdy and sliced thick! I like to make a big batch and freeze it. It is an easy breakfast to warm up in the toaster for the kids on busy mornings!