This recipe for our very best French toast is fluffy and tender on the inside, gloriously browned on the outside. Learn everything you need to know to make this brunch classic at home, including what bread to use, the perfect batter, and how to cook it.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and cinnamon. Stir in the orange zest and/or triple sec if using. Whisk the mixture until well blended and pour into a shallow bowl, wide enough to place a slice of the bread you will be using.
Place each slice of bread into the milk egg mixture, allowing the bread to soak in some of it.
Melt some butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Shake off the excess egg mixture from the bread and place the bread slices onto the hot skillet. Fry the French toast until browned on one side, then flip and brown the other side.
Serve the French toast hot with butter, maple syrup, and/or fresh berries. Did you love this recipe? Let us know with a rating and review!