Best French Toast Recipe
Fluffy, golden, custardy French toast that’s never soggy or eggy. This easy recipe uses just yolks and a touch of flour for perfect results every time.
If you’ve ever bitten into a slice of French toast and thought, “why does this taste like scrambled eggs?”, you’re not alone. I used to make that kind of French toast too… until I learned the secret: use only egg yolks. No egg whites, no eggy taste—just rich, custardy, perfectly crisp-edged French toast.
This recipe also uses a bit of flour (yep, flour!) to give the custard mixture body and create that soft-crisp exterior that browns beautifully in butter. It’s simple, made with pantry staples, and it doesn’t require fancy bread. Regular sandwich bread works perfectly.
I keep mine simple—just butter and syrup—but feel free to dress it up with berries or powdered sugar. And if you’re making breakfast for a crowd, serve it with a Tequila Sunrise mocktail for the ultimate weekend brunch.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS FRENCH TOAST
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No eggy taste – thanks to just yolks in the custard
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Lightly crisp on the outside, soft on the inside
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Easy pantry ingredients
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Kid-approved and freezer-friendly
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Works with any bread you have on hand
INGREDIENTS
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4 slices soft sandwich bread (white or wheat)
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2 large egg yolks
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1/2 cup whole milk (or half and half for richness)
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1 ½ tbsp all-purpose flour
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1 ½ tsp sugar (optional, but helps with browning)
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½ tsp cinnamon
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Pinch of nutmeg (optional but lovely)
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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Butter, for cooking and serving
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Syrup, for serving
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST FRENCH TOAST
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Warm your milk slightly in the microwave. It helps dissolve the flour and spices smoothly.
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Whisk together the yolks, warm milk, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, salt, and vanilla in a shallow dish until mostly smooth. A few small flour clumps are fine.
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Dip the bread: Quickly dip both sides of each slice into the custard. If the bread is very soft, don’t soak—just a quick in-and-out. For stale bread, let it sit a couple of seconds per side.
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Cook it: Heat butter in a nonstick skillet over medium. Add soaked slices and cook until golden brown and slightly crisp, about 3–4 minutes per side.
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Serve warm with more butter, your favorite syrup, and optional toppings like berries or powdered sugar.
TIPS FOR PERFECT FRENCH TOAST
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Only use egg yolks: The whites are what give that rubbery egg flavor. Yolks = rich, custardy perfection.
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Flour thickens the custard and gives a crisp exterior.
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Fresh soft bread? Dip quickly. Stale or thick bread? Let it soak briefly.
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Don’t crowd the pan. Give each slice breathing room so it browns instead of steaming.
FAQ
Can I use almond milk or oat milk?
Yes, but the custard may be thinner. Add an extra pinch of flour to help it stick.
What’s the best bread to use?
Any kind! Soft sandwich bread, brioche, challah, or even Texas toast. Just avoid super flimsy bread.
Can I freeze this?
Absolutely. Let the cooked slices cool, then freeze flat. Reheat in a toaster oven or skillet.
What type of pan to use for french toast
I use a nonstick pan or griddle to make french toast and a billion other things. I totally love this griddle. So easy to clean!
Best French Toast Recipe
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup milk warm heat milk in the microwave for about 20 seconds
- 2 tbsp melted butter for the custard
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 small pinches nutmeg
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 plus 1/16 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla extra
- 1/4 cup flour
- 7 slices sandwich bread I used wheat bread
- 1-2 tbsp unsalted butter for the skillet
Instructions
- To make the french toast. To a large bowl add the sugar and eggs and whisk well until combined. Add the melted butter, warmed milk and the rest of the ingredients. Mix well until most of the clumps from the cinnamon and flour clumps are gone. The warmed milk will help prevent the flour and cinnamon from clumping.
- Set the oven to warm. In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of butter. Dip the bread into the custard mixture*See notes. Place the bread in the hot skillet. Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes or until golden and browned. Place french toast on baking sheet then place it in the oven to keep warm until the rest of the french toast is done.
- Add your choice of fruit, powdered sugar or syrup. Serve this best french toast with bacon and eggs.
Notes
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We don’t eat much French toast in the UK and I have no idea why, because it is delicious! Yours looks lovely, maybe I’ll try the recipe out sometime soon.
Thank you so much Kacie!
Oh, my mouth is watering. This is my kind of french toast. I add flour to my batter too, it really makes a different.
French toast will do that lol. Exactly. The batter makes a delicious soft crisp crust. So delicious! Thanks for stopping by!
This looks absolutely scrumptious and reminds me that I have not made French toast in years! I didn’t know that little tip about using egg yolks only or about warming the milk. Wonderful hints thank you!
I was so happy when I found out egg yolks caused eggy french toast. You’re very welcome Gabby! 🙂
This is perfect for brunch on the weekend. What a great way to feed a crowd. I would make a HUGE batch so that I could have leftovers. This is also the perfect “breakfast for dinner” option. We love to do that once a week. This turns into a winner dinner LOL!!
Thank you so much Gloria! I really need to start making a huge batch for my growing kids. They love it!
Stunning pictures, i m literally drooling at those perfect toast!!!! Would love to enjoy them anytime!!!!
Thank you so much Priya! 🙂
French Toast is one of my favorite breakfast dishes. Thing is though, I never make it. My husband makes it all the time for me on the weekends and brings it to my desk while I am working 🙂
What an amazing hubby 🙂 Thank you for stopping by Constance!
My favorite way to start ANY day! This french toast looks so tender and crispy and the perfect breakfast to serve up to family (or maybe even just yourself!) Super great tips and lovely photos
Thank you Heather!
French toast looks delicious I like to start my day with this kind of breakfast, French toast with berries and coffee will great gift I will share this recipe with my hubby.
I’ve been making French toast for years and never thought about adding flour to the batter. What a great idea so that the batter isn’t so runny. I can smell the delicious spices right now — would love to have several slices in the morning.
Right the batter isn’t thick but it’s not runny and not only that, it makes a crisp soft crust which means, no soggy bread. Thank you for stopping by Marisa 🙂
You’ve got so many great tips for getting the perfect french toast! And you really got me craving it…
Thank you so much Mari!
What a wonderful recipe! I will have to make this for the kids for sure! French toast is so warm and comforting.
Thank you very much Michelle!
I am a huge fan of French Toast, but I’ve gotten so lazy with it that I always make French toast casseroles. The deal with that is, it’s just not the same as this. I totally know what we’re having for breakfast this weekend!
We love French toast and often its a weekend kinda thing in our home, or a weekday dinner. I love French toast with berries for dinner and the maple is always the best with it. This does sound like the perfect recipe. Thanks for sharing.
This looks like the best French toast ever! And I die for your description! Loving everything about this 🙂 Can’t wait to try!
Thank you very much Kelly! Let me know how it goes! 🙂
Nice!! Looks incredible! I really like how you focused on the quality of the French toast rather than just adding a bunch of stuff to it. Great work, keep it up (:
I love french toast so many different ways to make them and loving all yoru guidance and tips to make perfect french toast. Now I want some!