French Toast with Sourdough bread has crispy edges and a custardy center. The spicy cinnamon and sourdough tang create a flavorful balance.
I love making this french toast with sourdough bread because I find it less heavy and easier to digest than other breads. Then I can enjoy other brunch dishes too! I like how it absorbs the custard but still maintains a crispy exterior after cooking!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
This French toast is:
- Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside!
- Super easy to make for a crowd!
- Healthier option than traditional white bread french toast.
Ingredient Notes
- Sourdough Bread - is a delicious healthy bread that provides healthy bacteria to help stabilize your digestive system and is easy to digest.
- Milk- I use 2 % but you can use full fat milk if you prefer.
- Half & Half - this adds a richness to the custard.
- Eggs- use large eggs in this recipe.
- Vanilla Extract
- Maple Syrup- use pure maple syrup. The maple syrup gives the French toast a deep caramel flavor and a beautiful golden brown finish.
- Cinnamon- I use LOTS of cinnamon in this recipe. I love the spicyness you can adjust it to your taste.
- Salt
- Butter- for cooking.
How to Make French Toast with Sourdough
- 1. Combine wet ingredients in a large bowl.
- 2. Add spices.
- 3. Whisk all ingredients together.
- 4. Dip sourdough in the custard.
- Cook French toast in butter.
- Flip and cook until cooked through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sourdough French toast is crispy on the edges and has rich custardy center. This recipe has a lot of cinnamon flavor and the bread has a lovely tanginess that balances beautifully with the sweetness of the maple syrup.
Yes! Absolutely! Sourdough bread is great for absorbing the custard and providing lovely crispy edges to the french toast.
Yes! The tanginess of sourdough with the sweetness of the cinnamon and maple syrup make a really delicious flavor profile.
Expert Tips
This recipe is quite simple and easy to follow there are just a few simple tips for the best results!
- Don't soak the bread for too long. Just immerse the bread into the custard and remove it with tongs to allow the excess to drip off. If you skip this step your french toast will be soggy.
- Cook the slices of bread for 2-3 minutes per side try not to overcook them.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. They can be reheated in a warm skillet, a toaster oven or as a last resort in the microwave.
- This French toast is excellent served with pure maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream and powdered sugar!
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Recipe
French Toast with Sourdough
Equipment
- 1 Spatula
- 1 whisk
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 non-stick frying pan
Ingredients
- 5 eggs large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 cup 2% milk
- ½ cup half & half
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter for cooking
- 12 slices sourdough bread
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract and maple syrup.
- Add the milk and half & half and whisk until combined.
- Sprinkle in the cinammon and salt. Give the mixture one last whisk to ensure all ingredients are combined.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and melt some butter.
- Dip a slice of bread in the custard mixture using tongs until fully immersed, let the excess drip off and place it into the heated pan. Continue with 2 more slices. Cook slices for about 2 minutes until golden, flip and cook for 2 minutes more.
- Repeat with remaining sourdough bread slices. Serve with berries, whipped cream, pure maple syrup and powdered sugar and enjoy!
Notes
- Don't soak the bread for too long. Just immerse the bread into the custard and remove it with tongs to allow the excess to drip off. If you skip this step your french toast will be soggy.
- Cook the slices of bread for 2-3 minutes per side try not to overcook them.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. They can be reheated in a warm skillet, a toaster oven, or as a last resort the microwave.
- This French toast is excellent served with pure maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream, and powdered sugar!
Alyssia says
This recipe is a game changer to French toast, the crispy edges and soft centre make this recipe like no other!
Charlotte Singh-Dhanraj says
So happy you enjoyed!