This easy Sourdough French Toast recipe will be your next favorite healthy breakfast recipe on weekday mornings when you are in a rush for school or work but need to eat something delicious and satiating.
This French toast using sourdough is a perfect recipe for your busy mornings since it is so easy to make and can come together in no more than 20 minutes of your time. You can even make French toast using sourdough overnight and serve it in the morning.
This french toast is soaked in an egg mixture rich in milk, heavy cream and flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg. You can only imagine the superb taste and savory it brings and the slight spice beneath it. The slight tang coming from the sourdough works excellently with the mild spice coming from the cinnamon and nutmeg. The texture is that of a perfect toast as well, creamy on the inside and a slightly crunchy texture on the outside with perfectly crisped edges.
There is no perfect timing for you to serve this dish other than early in the morning before a busy day starts. A serving or two of this french toast paired with classic black coffee or a glass of hot milk will surely keep you going for the whole morning until lunch comes by. What is more exciting about this recipe is the fact that you can easily pair it with your typical breakfast menu as it serves as a perfect side dish for other food.
Sourdough French Toast is a popular dish on the menus of English restaurants. We can never blame people's love for this dish though because it offers one of the most delicious and savory variations of french toasts out there. Add to that is the sourdough bread's excellent sturdier texture compared to other bread; hence you are promised the perfect texture you can ever get from a french toast.
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Why Does This Recipe Work?
Aside from the wonderful taste and desirable texture this french toast has, it also offers some of the best reasons why this recipe is a must-try. Skipping this dish in your menu would be such a waste, and here is why:
- It is great for breakfast, lunch, midday snacks, and even midnight snacks. You just have to choose the best toppings for each serving, and voila! You already have the most versatile dish at home.
- With pantry-staple ingredients, you don't have to worry about the availability of the ingredients you will need for this recipe. Plus, they are all budget-friendly too!
- Quick and easy to make and will not take too long to serve, perfect when you are in a rush.
- This french toast works well with any of your favorite toppings, from classic maple syrup to chocolate Nutella.
- You can easily double and triple this recipe to serve more for the whole family to share with.
- This is a simple recipe, nothing fancy to it, yet you will be served with an indulging dish by the end of the recipe!
- Sugar free recipe!
- This recipe is great for using leftover or stale sourdough bread; less food wastage, more delicious meals to munch on.
What's in This Sourdough French Toast Recipe?
Sourdough Bread. It will be the best to use in this recipe as it will not get lumpy once soaked in the egg mixture, it will also provide the perfect golden crisped. I used soft white sourdough bread; however, feel free to use any sourdough bread you prefer. You can also use stale bread you already have in your pantry.
Eggs. With the presence of eggs in this recipe, the toast will not be too lumpy, and eggs also give richness in flavor.
Whole Milk. It is the most responsible for the creamy and rich texture of the french toast.
Heavy Cream. It assists the whole milk in improving the taste and texture of this recipe.
Cinnamon and Ground Nutmeg. A little spice in this recipe will surely make your french toast one of a kind, all thanks to cinnamon and ground nutmeg.
Vanilla Extract. A florally sweet and woody flavor will be nice for this recipe; hence add a little vanilla extract to the egg mixture.
Butter. Cool your french toast in melted butter for a perfect crisper texture on the outside.
Maple Syrup: for serving. The perfect finishing touch, maple syrup!
How To Make Sourdough French Toast?
- Whisk together milk, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract and heavy cream until combined.
- Place 1-2 slices of the bread into the mixture, allow it to soak up the egg mixture for a few seconds, then flip it. Allow the other side to soak in the mixture for a few seconds as well.
- Heat the butter in a non-stick pan.
- Once melted, add the soaked bread to the pan, cook for 2 minutes or until the bottom is golden. Flip it and cook for 1-2 minutes more or until it is golden brown.
- Repeate soaking and cooking the remaining bread.
- Transfer the toast to a serving plate, top with maple syrup, butter and your favourite fruits, serve warm.
Top Tips!
- Soak thick slices of sourdough bread in an egg and milk mixture. French toast's exquisite bite is lost when cut thinly. So go thick, not half-inch thin. More bread per slice offers a deeper bite. It also means more eggs and milk can be sponged in each slice.
- Add a minimal amount of oil alongside your butter. The added cooking oil will prevent your butter from burning but don't skip butter in this recipe as it gives more depth and richness to your french toast.
- Make sure the pan is hot enough before putting in your toast. If the pan is not well heated yet, chances are your toast will stick to the pan's surface, ruining its appearance altogether.
Recipe Variations
- Think beyond maple syrup. There are other toppings you can add to your toast, such as strawberry jam, blueberry jam, mashed banana, or even simple Nutella.
- If you want a sweeter version of this recipe, you may consider adding brown sugar to the egg and milk mixture. The sweetness will mix well with the mild spice and tangy flavor of your french toast.
- Make savoury french toast instead by topping with savour toppings such as cheese, herbed butter, salt and pepper or yoghurt.
Serving Suggestions
A bowl of fresh fruits on the side of your stack of French toast will enhance the flavor even further. Any fruit you fancy, such as berries, grapes, bananas or peaches, will go well with your dish. Considering that eggs are a morning staple, why not jazz up your French toast with a generous portion of scrambled eggs on the side too?
Recipe FAQs
Yes! After the slices have been baked and cooled, place wax paper between each slice and wrap the bundle in aluminum foil before placing it in a freezer bag. It is possible to keep it frozen for 1-2 months.
Because sourdough has a lower gluten content than most other breeds, it may be more tolerable for people who have a mild gluten intolerance or sensitivity.
You can use brioche, sourdough, french bread, Challah, and white bread. However, the best choice will be sourdough bread because it has the best texture ever.
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Easy Sourdough French Toast Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 sourdough bread slices
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup milk , full-fat
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon butter
For Serving
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple Syrup
- 2 fresh strawberries , chopped
Instructions
- Whisk together milk, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract and heavy cream until combined.
- Place 1-2 slices of the bread into the mixture, allow it to soak up the egg mixture for a few seconds, then flip it. Allow the other side to soak in the mixture for a few seconds as well.
- Heat the butter in a non-stick pan.
- Once melted, add the soaked bread to the pan, cook for 2 minutes or until the bottom is golden. Flip it and cook for 1-2 minutes more or until it is golden brown.
- Repeate soaking and cooking the remaining bread.
- Transfer the toast to a serving plate, top with maple syrup, butter and your favourite fruits, serve warm.
Notes
- Soak thick slices of sourdough bread in an egg and milk mixture. French toast's exquisite bite is lost when cut thinly. So go thick, not half-inch thin. More bread per slice offers a deeper bite. It also means more eggs and milk can be sponged in each slice.
- Add a minimal amount of oil alongside your butter. The added cooking oil will prevent your butter from burning but don't skip butter in this recipe as it gives more depth and richness to your french toast.
- Make sure the pan is hot enough before putting in your toast. If the pan is not well heated yet, chances are your toast will stick to the pan's surface, ruining its appearance altogether.
- I used soft white sourdough bread in making this recipe; however, feel free to use any sourdough bread you prefer. You can also use stale bread you already have in your pantry.
Recipe Variations
- Think beyond maple syrup. There are other toppings you can add to your toast, such as strawberry jam, blueberry jam, mashed banana, or even simple Nutella.
- If you want a sweeter version of this recipe, you may consider adding brown sugar to the egg and milk mixture. The sweetness will mix well with the mild spice and tangy flavor of your french toast.
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Mandolin
It was delicious; I made it with gluten-free sourdough bread and topped it with some berries.
Maria
Loved this healthy dish. Thanks for sharing the recipe!