Brown Sugar French Toast Recipe

Waking up on a lazy weekend morning, there’s nothing quite like the smell of cinnamon and butter wafting through the kitchen as I whip up a batch of irresistibly rich and golden-brown French toast.

My mornings begin joyfully when I prepare my meal choice of Brown Sugar French Toast, a delightful dish that combines the richness of whole milk and the sweetness of brown sugar. The hint of vanilla and the sprinkle of cinnamon really make it pop in the aroma department, which is really what I think makes breakfast special.

I also like using thick-cut bread like brioche, which makes a hearty executive breakfast in the best way imaginable.

Brown Sugar French Toast Recipe Ingredients

• Large Eggs: Provide protein, essential vitamins, enhance richness and flavor.
• Whole Milk: Adds creaminess, contributes calcium, enriches the custard texture.
• Brown Sugar: Imparts caramel-like sweetness, adds moisture, a source of simple carbohydrates.
• Vanilla Extract: Enhances sweetness, adds warm, aromatic flavors without additional calories.
• Ground Cinnamon: Adds spice and warmth, rich in antioxidants, complements sweetness.
• Thick-Cut Bread: Soaks up egg mixture, provides texture, often enriched with nutrients.

Brown Sugar French Toast Recipe Ingredient Quantities

• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 slices thick-cut bread (such as brioche or challah)
• Butter, for cooking
• Maple syrup, for serving

How to Make this Brown Sugar French Toast Recipe

1. In a mixing bowl of medium size, combine the eggs, whole milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until the mixture reaches a state of good harmony.

2. In a shallow dish, large enough to hold an egg slice, pour the egg mixture.

3. Warm a big non-stick pan or griddle on a medium setting. Add a small amount of butter and use it to coat the surface.

4. Dip each bread slice individually into the egg mixture. Let it soak for approximately 20 seconds per side so that it fully absorbs the liquid.

5. Allow any surplus egg mixture to drip off, then gently put the soaked bread slices onto the hot skillet or griddle.

6. Prepare the slices of French toast for 3 to 4 minutes on every side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.

7. Move the prepared French toast to a dish and cover it with aluminum foil to keep it warm while you finish cooking the other slices.

8. If you need to cook more batches of bread, add more butter to the skillet or griddle, and repeat the cooking process until all the bread has been transformed from raw to toasty state.

9. When all the slices are complete, separate them and place them on the serving plates.

10. Warm the brown sugar French toast and drench it in maple syrup. Savor it!

Brown Sugar French Toast Recipe Equipment Needed

1. Mixing bowl (medium size)
2. Whisk
3. Shallow dish
4. Non-stick pan or griddle
5. Spatula
6. Measuring cups
7. Measuring spoons
8. Aluminum foil
9. Serving plates

FAQ

• What type of bread works best for this French toast?Brioche and challah are perfect because they are cut thick and soak up the egg mixture nicely, resulting in a great taste and texture.
• Can I prepare Brown Sugar French Toast in advance?Absolutely, you can whip up the egg mixture ahead of time and immerse the bread in it right before you plan to execute the cooking. There’s just something about an eggy bread dish that demands serving right out of the skillet.
• What can I use if I don’t have whole milk?Instead of whole milk, you can use half-and-half or a non-dairy milk, such as almond or oat milk, for a different flavor profile.
• How can I make this French toast more flavorful?Think about including a bit of nutmeg or a bit of almond extract in the egg mixture to add some real depth of flavor.
• Should I use salted or unsalted butter for cooking?Generally, it is best to use unsalted butter in recipes. This is so because unsalted butter provides the cook with a more accurate means to control the amount of salt in the finished product. Even better is the use of butter with low salt levels or no salt whatsoever. Using these kinds of butter, a cook can add the kosher salt, sea salt, or other salt called for in a recipe to get the flavor punch that butter is supposed to deliver when used in cookies, for example.
• What’s the best way to serve Brown Sugar French Toast?A drizzle of maple syrup and a pat of butter make a perfect topping. Fresh fruit and powdered sugar are also excellent accompaniments.
• How do I prevent the toast from becoming soggy?Make sure the pan is heated sufficiently before proceeding to cook, and do not let the bread soak too long in the egg mixture so that the ultimate texture is not compromised.

Brown Sugar French Toast Recipe Substitutions and Variations

For whole milk: Substitute almond milk or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
Use coconut sugar or granulated sugar to replace brown sugar. If you need to replace brown sugar, these are your go-to options.
For vanilla extract: Use almond extract or maple extract as substitutes.
To use in place of ground cinnamon: Employ ground nutmeg or a blend of spices used for pumpkin pie in its stead.

Pro Tips

1. Bread Selection: For the best results, use day-old or slightly stale bread. It absorbs the egg mixture more efficiently without becoming too soggy, yielding a firmer texture when cooked.