Golden Bread (French Toast) - Homemade Soft and Savory

Name: Golden Bread (French Toast) - Homemade Soft and Savory
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Déjeuner
Ingredients: 8 thick slices of slightly stale bread (white bread, brioche or baguette); 2 eggs; ½ cup (125 ml) of milk; 2 tbsp of sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional); A pinch of salt; 2 tbsp butter for cooking

Prep10 min

Cook10 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

By Menucochon|

June 7, 2025

|Updated: Dec 15, 2025

The Golden Bread, also known as 'French Toast', is the classic unavoidable of lavish brunches and gourmet breakfasts. Deliciously golden and crispy on the outside, soft and aromatic on the inside, these slices of bread soaked in a sweet sugary mixture remind us of childhood mornings at grandma's house. Easy to make and loved by the whole family, this Golden Bread will brighten your mornings with a touch of comfort and plenty of flavor!

Preparation

Instructions

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Mix ingredients
In a bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt until smooth.
Soak bread slices
Quickly dip each slice of bread into the mixture on both sides to ensure it's well soaked but not too soggy.
Cook French Toast
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Place the soaked bread slices in the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Serve warm with maple syrup, fresh fruit cut into pieces, a sprinkle of powdered sugar or even a tablespoon of Greek yogurt for a creamy texture.

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Our Tips

Chef's tips for making this recipe

Personalized aroma: Add orange or lemon zest to the preparation for a fresher taste.

Perfect cooking: Cook at medium heat to avoid burning the sugar in the preparation.

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Serving Suggestions

The Golden Bread is an unavoidable of lavish breakfasts. Easy to prepare and always delicious, it brings together young and old around the table, promising sweet and cozy moments.

Frequently Asked Questions

1 question about this recipe

Golden Bread with Red Fruits: Add small fruits directly to the plate, or slightly heated for a quick compote.
Golden Chocolate Bread: Sprinkle with chocolate chips at serving time.
Golden Stuffed Bread: Spread slices of bread with peanut butter, jam or chocolate spread before assembling them into a sandwich and cooking.