BJ's French Toast
A family breakfast favorite! I often make this with wheat bread to make it a little more healthy.
A family breakfast favorite! I often make this with wheat bread to make it a little more healthy.
- Carbohydrate 64.07577 g
- Cholesterol 1058.11 mg
- Fat 27.9563325 g
- Fiber 2.9583000202179 g
- Protein 39.145495 g
- Saturated Fat 8.56603125 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (362g)
- Sodium 843.81625 mg
- Sugar 61.1174699797821 g
- Trans Fat 4.553273 g
- Calories 665 calories
Step-by-step
- Beat eggs, milk, sugar, and cinnamon together well.
- Dip each slice of bread in egg mixture and place in a hot non-stick skillet.
- Cook on each side until golden brown.
- Top with butter, syrup, and additional cinnamon and serve.
Eggs perform the heavy lifting in this batter, acting as the structural binder that coagulates under heat to transform soaked bread into a cohesive custard. Whisking the eggs thoroughly with milk, sugar, and cinnamon prevents white streaks from forming on the surface of the bread during cooking. Wide, shallow baking dishes or pie plates facilitate an even dip without tearing softened slices.
Managing Heat and Pan Capacity
Hot non-stick skillets require precise temperature control to brown the exterior without burning the dairy sugars. Medium-low heat prevents scorching while allowing the 30-minute preparation window to move efficiently from station to station. Overcrowding the cooking surface drops the pan temperature rapidly, resulting in steamed rather than crisped edges.
- Soggy centers usually indicate that the bread saturated too quickly; use slightly drier or day-old bread to absorb the liquid without collapsing.
- Uneven browning stems from hot spots on burners; preheat the skillet for a full five minutes before adding the first slice.
