Fluffy French Toast (Custardy Inside, Golden Outside)
Fluffy French toast features crispy, golden edges on the outside with a soft, custardy center, perfect for a cozy breakfast.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Milk
- 3 Eggs
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch Salt
- 8 slices Bread (Texas toast, brioche, or cinnamon-swirl, 3/4- to 1-inch thick)
Optional Ingredients
- Butter (for cooking and serving)
- Maple syrup
- Fresh berries
- Sweetened whipped cream
- Powdered sugar
- Extra cinnamon for finishing
Instructions
Preparation
- If you want to keep batches warm, preheat oven to 250°F and set a baking sheet inside.
- Choose thick-sliced bread (it holds up better and stays fluffy).
Mixing / Assembling
- Add flour to a large bowl. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth (this helps prevent lumps).
- Whisk in eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until the batter looks creamy and well combined.
- Dip bread slices in the batter, letting each piece soak until saturated but not falling apart. Work in batches.
Cooking / Baking
- Lightly grease a griddle or large skillet and heat over medium heat.
- Cook dipped bread slices, turning once halfway through, until golden brown on both sides, about 4–5 minutes total per slice.
- Transfer cooked slices to the warm oven while you finish the rest.
Resting / Finishing
- Serve immediately with butter, syrup, berries, whipped cream, or your favorite toppings.
- Optional: dust with powdered sugar or an extra pinch of cinnamon.
Notes
For best texture, use day-old or sturdy bread. For flavor enhancement, add a tiny pinch of nutmeg or maple syrup. Avoid cooking on too high heat to prevent burning.