Homemade Sourdough French Toast
This Sourdough French Toast is made with sourdough bread, grilled in lots of butter, and is topped with fresh whipped cream. The sight tang from the sourdough bread compliments the sweetness of the cream and maple syrup. This combo is unbeatable!
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 316kcal
Ingredients
- ⅔ cups half and half*
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2-3 Tablespoons butter
- 5 slices sourdough bread ½ inch thick*
Optional for serving
- maple syrup
- whipped cream*
- berries
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl or dish, whisk together the half and half, eggs, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Melt about 1 Tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Dip one piece of bread into the egg mixture. Let it sit for 20-30 seconds. Flip and repeat.
- Place the bread onto the hot skillet. Repeat step 3 with another slice of bread and place it on the skillet as well.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining pieces of bread, adding about 1 Tablespoon of butter for each batch.
- Serve with maple syrup, whipped cream, and fresh berries.
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Notes
- Half and Half: Swap for whole milk.
- Sourdough Bread: Bread that is a couple of days old works best. I use pre-sliced sourdough bread to make this recipe easier. You can also buy a whole loaf and slice the bread thicker (about 1 inch). You will need to double the egg mixture because the bread is twice as thick.
- Whipped Cream: Combine ½ cup heavy cream, 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar, and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract. Whip until stiff peaks form.
- Use lots of butter. If the pan ever looks dry while cooking, add another ½-1 Tablespoon of butter. This will help it brown and give it a delicious rich flavor.
- Use stale sourdough bread. Bread that is a few days old has dried out a bit and will absorb more of the egg mixture.
- The bread acts as a sponge. You do not want it to soak up too much or too little of the egg mixture. I find about 30 seconds or so per side is enough time to let it soak.
- Keep an eye on the toast. As it cooks, check on the side that is touching the skillet to see how quickly/slowly it is browning. Adjust the heat as needed.
- Don’t forget the toppings. Do not forget about the toppings. Maple syrup is a must. See more of my topping recommendations above.
Nutrition
Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 465mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g