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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For years I have used a very tasty French Toast recipe I found in an old Pillsbury cookbook. Decided to try your recipe last week. I didn’t mention that I was serving a new version, but every family member mentioned that the FT was especially good. That speaks volumes to me. I’m eager to try more of your recipes. Thanks!
That’s so kind of you! Thanks so much DP! Glad you and your family enjoyed it! 🙂
Made this while vacationing with some friends. They loved it and immediately wanted the recipe. Very, very tasty.
Glad you guys loved it! Thank you so much Larry!
I love french toast and will usually eat it at least once a week. Adding the flour is a great tip! i cannot eat egg yolks because for some reason I am allergic to them, but I do use eggbeaters and have no reactions. I thing I do use in my bather that I think few people have even thought of using is creamer. I use coconut creamer but the ideas are endless.
I’m the same way with a lot of raw vegetables and fruit. I wish I knew why I’m allergic to them. Creamer is a such a good idea! I bet it adds even more great flavor. I need to try it out! Thanks Brian!
Was amazing! Not eggy, fluffy and light, perfectly flavored, with a slight crispness from the flour. I would even serve this as a dessert with Icecream.
Thank you so much Kylie! Glad you liked it!
My kids had never tried french toast until a few weeks ago when I tried this recipe, and they LOVED it! I have picky eaters that rarely like the same thing so I’m so excited to find something they love! I was out of vanilla so tried almond extract (I know they are completely different) and it turned out really good. Thanks for the tips!
Yay! Mine are so picky too! I’m glad your kiddos like it! I bet the almond extract made it taste amazing. I’m going to try it next time! Thank you so much Alisha!
sometimes i think i want to be eating french toast all the time. it’s so good. and i am loving all your tips to make this one the best!
Who doesn’t love French toast. and those French toast looks aaaamazing!We are all a huge French toast fan in my family, such a treat! Love your pics
Thank you so much Jo!
Waking up to that wafting aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg and this gorgeously toasted golden toast, sounds totally yummm!!!!
Thank you so much Priya!
There are two things that make this recipe ideal for me and my family. Firstly, you added nutmeg to the egg mix, which is a must for me. We love the addition of nutmeg to almost anything. Secondly, you said this is not a diet french toast recipe, which is, you know – yippee! There’s a time for diet food, but breakfast ain’t it!
Haha! You’re right about that. Totally not diet food!
I happen to be reading this at breakfast time – and now I need that in my belly. It looks incredible, April!
Thank you Kylee!
That is a great way to start a weekend morning. My boys love French toast and all your tips are so useful to make a perfect one for them. Love the idea of using a bit of flour in that batter. I will try this next time.
This is a perfect post holiday breakfast treat with all the leftover bread in the house. I know my family would love waking up to this. French Toast is such a treat in our house. Yours looks perfect!
Oh wow, this sounds like PERFECT holiday breakfast. I love the spices and flavors in this french toast. Saving this recipe to give it a try. My family will love it too.
These look fabulous! What a wonderful day starter! I love French toasts with strawberries! So delish!
What a great way to start the day. Super yummy French toast will perk up anyone. I can just imagine how tasty it is with my coffee in the morning. I’m pinning the recipe to make next weekend.
I have never actually made french toast before, but I think I will start with this recipe! This looks so good.