French Toast

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2003

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Toast Modern

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (405)

Cook Time:
24 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 24 min
Total:: 34 min

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Ingredients

1 cup half-and-half
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons honey, warmed in microwave for 20 seconds
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 (1/2-inch) slices day-old or stale country loaf, brioche or challah bread
4 tablespoons butter

Directions

In medium size mixing bowl, whisk together the half-and-half, eggs, honey, and salt. You may do this the night before. When ready to cook, pour custard mixture into a pie pan and set aside.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Dip bread into mixture, allow to soak for 30 seconds on each side, and then remove to a cooling rack that is sitting in a sheet pan, and allow to sit for 1 to 2 minutes.

Over medium-low heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a 10-inch nonstick saute pan. Place 2 slices of bread at a time into the pan and cook until golden brown, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from pan and place on rack in oven for 5 minutes. Repeat with all 8 slices. Serve immediately with maple syrup, whipped cream or fruit.

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Comments & Reviews

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Kathryn phila, PA 02-06-2010
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YUMMY!! 4 1/2 stars!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

YUMMY but substituted half and half with skim milk. I also added vanilla and cinnamon, great additions! I'm sure it would... be 5 stars if actually fattened it up! The oven was a great idea, it makes the slices raise! Read more
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Bonnie Mundelein, IL 02-03-2010
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yummy french toast!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This is the best french toast I have ever eaten, but it really did need vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. It was very rich and... delicious!Read more
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Christopher Port Huron, MI 02-01-2010
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perfect
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Letting the bread soak is key to buiding up the crepe layer. A minute a side on medium heat and done.
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Michael Newburgh, NY 01-30-2010
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A few suggestions...
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is great...here's what I do to it to "make it my own". First, I like to add a little bit of cinnamon and vanilla... to the egg mixture. Also, for a topping you might want to try slicing up a banana, saute it with a little brown sugar and some crushed up walnuts. Then, when the bananas have a nice caramelization going, add some maple syrup or honey. Soooo good!Read more
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Marta Palo Alto, CA 01-24-2010
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Delicious FrenchToast
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Soft and soo good thank you Alton!
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Ede plainfield, IL 01-21-2010
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They were ok
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

This wasn't the first time I've made french toast, but first time doing so in the oven. I love the technique but not the best... french toast Ive had. Read more