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    Sourdough French Toast

    Published: Jul 7, 2021 » Modified: Jul 7, 2021 by Haley » This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Sourdough French Toast recipe is a delicious breakfast or brunch, with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla and cooked to golden perfection. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover stale sourdough bread!

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    • Why sourdough bread is good for french toast
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    Ingredients

    • Stale sourdough bread: using stale bread is key for french toast as it allows the toast to soak up the egg custard mixture without completely falling apart!
    • Eggs: these make up the base of the custard mixture. Using large eggs is best.
    • Whole milk & heavy cream: I prefer a combination of these two for my french toast as it makes them creamy but not too heavy.
    • Cinnamon: my go-to spice for french toast. I've been adding it in since I was a kid!
    • Vanilla extract: my other go-to!
    • Granulated sugar: enhances the sweetness just a little bit.
    • Unsalted butter: frying the french toast in butter gives it a great crust and delicious flavor.

    Ingredient substitutions

    There are a few ingredients in this recipe that you can sub/change around and still get a great result!

    • Sourdough bread: I prefer to use white sourdough bread but you could just as easily use whole wheat.
    • Whole milk/heavy cream: you could definitely use all whole milk and omit the heavy cream.
    • Granulated sugar: you could omit this all together or use a different sweetener such as a bit of honey or maple syrup.

    Instructions

    Sourdough french toast is easy peasy once you get the hang of it - in just a few quick steps you'll be able to devour!

    1. Make the custard mixture. In a bowl or flat-bottomed dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, cinnamon, salt, sugar, and vanilla extract (if you used a bowl to whisk, transfer to a flat-bottomed dish for soaking the bread).
    2. Prep for cooking. Heat your skillet on medium-low heat and add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter.
    3. Soak your bread. While the skillet preheats, lay 1-2 slices of bread – depending on how many fit – into your custard mixture and soak for 1 minute on each side.
    4. Cook the french toast. Carefully take the bread out of the custard mixture and allow any excess liquid to drip off. Then place the bread into the heated skillet and cook on medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
    5. Repeat. Repeat the soak & cook steps for each slice of bread.

    Why sourdough bread is good for french toast

    Sourdough bread is good, period. But it's great for french toast for a few reasons – it's on the sturdier side of breads so can hold up to being soaked in the custard mixture, and it's on the "better for you" side of breads because of its lower gluten content and prebiotic nature. More on the good about sourdough bread here.

    Tips and tricks

    • Stale bread: Use bread that's 2-3 days old
    • Thick slices: Slice your bread into 1 inch thick pieces
    • Soak your bread enough: Let the bread really soak in the custard mixture for 1 minute
    • Butter for frying: Fry in butter for added texture and flavor
    • Use a heavy pan: To help with the golden brown crust, use a heavy-bottomed pan to cook, enamel cast iron is great
    • Cook low and slow: Cooking the french toast on medium-low heat is best so the inside has a chance to cook while the outside gets nice and golden
    • Keep them warm: While you're cooking all the pieces, keep the pieces you've already cooked warm in a 200℉ oven on an oven-safe cooling rack placed over a baking sheet

    Serving suggestions

    There are SO many things you could serve with french toast so it really is dealers choice, but these are some of my favorite options:

    • Berries
    • Sliced bananas
    • Powdered sugar
    • Maple syrup
    • Whipped cream
    • Yogurt (plain or greek yogurt)
    • Nutella
    • Jam
    • Butter
    • Peanut butter
    • Crispy bacon

    FAQs

    How do I keep my french toast from getting soggy?

    Make sure you follow the directions above! Soak each slice for 1 minute on each side in the custard (2 minutes total per slice), and cook on medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes per side.

    Can I use whole wheat sourdough?

    Sure can! Whole wheat sourdough bread is delicious.

    Does the sourdough really need to be 2-3 days old?

    Using stale sourdough definitely produces the best results, but if you're in a pinch you could use fresh - just soak it in the custard for a shorter period of time (30 seconds - 1 minute) and then follow the same steps. The bread will be more likely to break, but should be fine if you're careful.

    How do I store leftovers?

    In the fridge - let the french toast come to room temp and store in an air tight container for 1-2 days.

    In the freezer - let the french toast come to room temp, place parchment paper between each slice, wrap in aluminum foil, and place in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 3 months.

    How do I reheat leftovers?

    From the fridge - microwave for a few minutes or oven at 200℉ for about 10 minutes.

    From the freezer - microwave for about 3-4 minutes or 200℉ for about 15-20 minutes.

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    Sourdough French Toast

    This Sourdough French Toast recipe is a delicious breakfast or brunch, with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla and cooked to golden perfection. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover sourdough bread!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people

    Ingredients

    • 8 slices sourdough bread
    • 4 large eggs
    • ½ cup whole milk
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • 1 tsp cinnamon
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 teaspoon granulated sugar
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter

    Instructions

    • In a bowl or flat-bottomed dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, cinnamon, vanilla extract, sugar, and salt (if you used a bowl to whisk, transfer to a flat-bottomed dish for soaking the bread).
    • Heat your skillet on medium-low heat and add 1 tablespoon unsalted butter.
    • While the skillet preheats, lay 1-2 slices of bread – depending on how many fit – into your custard mixture and soak for 1 minute on each side.
    • Carefully take the bread out of the custard mixture and allow any excess liquid to drip off. Then place the bread into the heated skillet and cook on medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
    • Repeat the soak & cook steps for each slice of bread.

    Nutrition Estimate

    Calories: 678kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 260mg | Sodium: 1045mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1108IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 6mg
    Course: Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Sourdough
    Author: Haley

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