Learn How to Make French Toast Your Way!

Looking for a quick Sunday brunch option or holiday breakfast idea? Consider following this recipe for a delicious deep-dish almond brioche french toast that is sure to “wow” guests and satisfy any family member. If, by any chance, all of this yummy meal is not eaten, simply cover with foil, refrigerate, and reheat when desired.

By kristin :: thekitchensink

Ingredients:

• Butter or cooking spray (to coat pan)
• 24-ounce loaf of Brioche, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 8-ounce package of cream cheese, cut into 18 individual cubes**
• 3/4 cup chopped almonds
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 8 large eggs
• 2 cups of milk**
• 1/2 cup of firmly packed, dark brown sugar
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• Pinch of nutmeg
• Pinch of cloves
• 4 Tbsp. melted butter
• Powered sugar (for serving)
• Pure maple syrup, warmed (for serving)

Directions for How to Make French Toast:

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Many people love French toast, but the ingredients used are so high in fat and cholesterol. You may be surprised to hear that it can be good for you; all you have to do is use a few simple substitutions. Traditionally French toast is made with eggs and bread with toppings such as cool whip, butter, and syrup. That’s where the problem comes in; all those items are high in cholesterol and fat as well. We are going to present you with some healthy substitutions for these common French toast toppings and ingredients and then bring it all together in a delicious French toast recipe.

Healthy French Toast Ingredient Substitutions

• Using low fat milk and egg substitutes can reduce the fat and cholesterol of this meal by up to 75 percent.
• Replace the high sugar and calorie content of maple syrup with a sugar free syrup.
• Replace butter on the pan with: Margarine Spread or Olive Oil.
• Fruits are a great alternative topping to use. Strawberries, blueberries, or even cherries give your toast a healthful and tasteful outcome.

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In order to make French toast, you need the right tools for the job.  The better these tools, the easier it is to put together your breakfast masterpiece.  Below we list all the tools you’ll need for each step of the recipe. We offer the bare essentials needed to make simple French toast along side some premium accessories to spice up your breakfast treat!
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Treat that special someone to a delicious Valentine’s Day breakfast this year by learning how to make French toast that will knock their socks off! French toast is a simple, elegant dish that requires only a little planning and preparation. To create a romantic breakfast for two, begin with a basic and delicious French toast recipe:

Valentine’s Day French Toast

Start to finish: 30 minutes
Servings: 2

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This recipe  for how to make french toast bread pudding with caramelized roasted bananas is inspired by the famous dessert offered at Shutters at Old Port Royale restaurant in Disney World’s Caribbean Beach Resort. Serves one.  Be sure to read the whole article, as there are multiple recipes used to make this delicious french toast dessert.

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French toast by itself is rather bland.  That makes it the perfect blank canvas on which to place a wide variety of toppings. Once you master the art of how to make French toast, you’ll need to pick the perfect combination of toppings to ensure your recipe really shines.  It is the combination your choose that will set your particular recipe apart from others.  Here in no particular order are our favorite French toast toppings.
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Are you planning to cook something for an anniversary or birthday breakfast?  Nothing expresses your love and warmth better than breakfast in bed. The surprise of a fresh cooked meal delivered right to their bed is unbeatable.  What item is sure to put a smile on the face of your loved one? What is the easy and quick yet provides a great presentation and is guaranteed to be tasty? French toast, of course (but you knew we were going to say that)!  But how do you make French toast for that special occasion?

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For our first French toast video, we bring you a popular You Tube video from Chef John at foodwishes.com.  He shows us how to make french toast restaurant-style with a secret that not many people know.  Check out the video and transcript below.

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Here at eHow to Make French Toast, we are all about showing you a variety of ways to prepare this delicious breakfast meal.  Yet many people have never considered how this morning treat came into existence.  In order to get a complete grasp of our recipes, we decided to delve into the storied history of French toast.

A Breakfast by Any Other Name

French toast is known by a number of names including Poor Knights, American toast, Spanish toast, Easter toast and eggy bread. In Cajun circles, French toast is known as ameritte or pain perdu. In England it’s called Poor Knights. This is because, since only the wealthy were served dessert, the lesser class knights would eat their Poor Knights bread, what is similar to todays French toast, with jam.  In China, it is called by two names; Western toast or French toast, and it is deep fried and served with butter and syrup.

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The beauty of French toast is the variety of different methods you can us to make it.  From oven baked to fruit-topped, there are literally countless ways to cook up this breakfast treat.  Yet sometimes all you really need is a simple, quick, and easy recipe.  Here at eHow to Make French Toast, we’ve got you covered!

This is how to make French toast the no-frills, straight forward way.  What it lacks in pizzazz, it makes up for in practicality.  Use this recipe if you’re in a hurry or you need to churn out massive amounts for a hungry family.

The prep and cooking time here should be no more than 10-15 minutes.  The ingredients we outline are the essentials necessary to give French toast that signature taste.  Nothing more, nothing less.  This particular recipe servers 2-3.  Ingredients can be adjusted evenly according to your needs.
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