Description
Cinnamon French Toast with Maple Syrup is a heavenly breakfast delight featuring crispy, golden-brown bread infused with warm cinnamon and topped with sweet maple syrup. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick slices of brioche or challah
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup real maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- 1. Gather all ingredients: bread, eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and butter.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until blended. Add cinnamon and vanilla extract.
- 3. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture until coated but not soggy; let sit briefly to absorb flavors.
- 4. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat; melt butter until sizzling.
- 5. Cook soaked bread slices for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- 6. Serve hot with a generous drizzle of maple syrup and optional toppings like fresh fruit or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: - For enhanced richness, use day-old brioche or challah. - Experiment with additional spices like nutmeg for a flavor twist. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in a toaster or skillet.