Sourdough French Toast
Level up your weekend breakfast with sourdough French toast. It's the perfect combination of fluffy, crispy, tangy, and sweet, and a great way to start your day!
Ingredients
- 1 cup half-and-half , whole milk or heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 3 Tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1-2 Tablespoons butter
- 6-8 slices sourdough bread , day old bread cut 3/4"
Optional toppings: berries, fresh fruit, powdered sugar, nutella, whipped cream, jam, syrup
Instructions
- Cut the bread: Slice the day old sourdough bread 3/4" thick. Set aside.
- Blend the egg mixture: Put the 1 cup half and half, 4 eggs, 3 Tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a blender. Pulse until smooth. Alternatively place in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Prepare the griddle: Preheat a griddle to 350°F or a skillet over medium-high heat. Melt butter on the pan.
- Dip and cook: Dip the bread into the egg mixture and flip to evenly coat. Then place the bread on the griddle and cook 1-2 minutes per side (or until lightly golden brown). Whisk the egg mixture as needed and repeat.
- Serve: Serve immediately or place on a baking sheet in the oven at 175°F to keep it warm. Top with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Leftover french toast can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you would like to freeze it, place in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Then transfer to a large zip top bag and put back in the freezer. To reheat, thaw in the microwave or toaster oven.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice, Calories: 174kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 134mg, Sodium: 247mg, Potassium: 145mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 305IU, Vitamin C: 0.01mg, Calcium: 129mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
