The pleasure of a good brunch lies in its conviviality and the variety of dishes. And to add an unforgettable sweet touch to this family or friendly meal, nothing beats delicious cinnamon french toast slices. A simple and gourmet recipe that will delight your guests! Discover how to prepare this morning delight in a few easy steps.
Understanding the origin of French toast
Before diving into the recipe for our cinnamon French toast slices, it may be interesting to know the history of this famous dish. Formerly called “bougnat” in France, French toast is originally a way to use up stale bread to avoid waste. Indeed, it was first a popular dish as it was prepared from 3 simple ingredients: stale bread, milk, and eggs. Today, the recipe has been enriched with several variants and offers us infinite possibilities to delight our taste buds during Sunday brunches.
Essential ingredients for successful cinnamon French toast slices
To make cinnamon french toast slices that you’ll remember for a long time, here are the ingredients you absolutely need to have on hand:
- Bread (ideally stale): For 6 slices, we could start with the equivalent of half a stale baguette, or about 200 to 250 grams. This depends on the size and thickness of the slices you prefer.
- Eggs: As you mentioned, 2 eggs will be sufficient for this amount of bread.
- Milk : To make the mixture liquid enough to soak the bread slices without disintegrating them, I suggest using about 250 ml (slightly more than a cup) of milk. This will achieve a good balance between the desired moisture and consistency for the preparation.
- Cinnamon: The amount of cinnamon can vary based on your taste. A good starting point could be a half teaspoon of ground cinnamon. You can adjust more or less according to your preference for the intensity of the cinnamon flavor.
Don’t forget that you can adjust these quantities according to your tastes and the specifics of your ingredients (for instance, the type of bread used). You can also add a bit of sugar (approximately 2 to 4 tablespoons) into your egg and milk mixture if you want a little more sweetness.
Making your cinnamon french toast slices step by step
Now that you know the key ingredients, it’s time to take action! Here are the different steps to successfully make your slices of cinnamon French toast:
1. Prepare the dough
Start by beating the eggs in a bowl until they are well mixed. Then add the milk and mix vigorously again. Finally, incorporate a teaspoon of cinnamon to flavor your batter.
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2. Soak the slices of bread
Prepare your stale bread slices, ensuring they are about 2 centimeters thick. Then dip them into the egg-milk-cinnamon mixture, making sure to soak them well on each side. Let them rest for a few moments on a plate to allow the bread to absorb the excess mixture.
3. Cook the slices of cinnamon French toast
Heat some butter or oil in a non-stick pan. Once the fat is very hot, place your soaked slices of bread and cook them for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. The goal is to get a nice golden color as well as a slight caramelization due to the eggs.
4. Serve and enjoy!
Your slices of cinnamon French toast are ready! All that’s left is to add garnishes that will highlight their original flavor. Fresh fruits, whipped cream, salted butter caramel, maple syrup, jam… You are spoilt for choice to offer an unforgettable brunch to your guests!
You are now in possession of a simple, gourmet, and original recipe to transform your Sunday brunch. Whatever the occasion, slices of cinnamon French toast are the secret to a successful shared meal. So don’t hesitate, get to the stove and enjoy!