French Toast served with Fresh Berries

French toast, with its crispy exterior and soft, custardy center, is a classic breakfast favorite that never fails to delight. Paired with the natural sweetness of fresh berries and the rich flavor of syrup, it’s a breakfast dish that elevates the ordinary to the extraordinary. Whether enjoyed on a leisurely weekend morning or as a special treat any day of the week, French toast with syrup and fresh berries is sure to please the whole family.

All-Star Ingredients:

• Thick slices of your favorite bread (such as brioche, challah, or French bread)
• Eggs
• Milk or cream
• Vanilla extract
• Ground cinnamon
• Butter or cooking spray
• Maple syrup or your favorite pancake syrup
• Fresh berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries)

Method:

1. In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk or cream, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined. This will be your custard mixture.
2. Dip each slice of bread into the custard mixture, ensuring both sides are well coated but not overly soaked.
3. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
4. Place the soaked bread slices on the skillet or griddle and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
5. Once cooked, transfer the French toast to serving plates and keep warm.
6. In a small saucepan, warm the maple syrup over low heat until heated through.
7. Top each serving of French toast with a generous drizzle of warm syrup and a handful of fresh berries.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious combination of flavors and textures.

Cooking Notes:

• Be sure not to soak the bread slices in the custard mixture for too long, as they may become soggy and difficult to handle.
• Use thick slices of bread to ensure the French toast has a substantial texture and can hold up well to the custard mixture and toppings.
• Experiment with different types of bread and toppings to customize your French toast to your liking. Consider adding a sprinkle of powdered sugar, a dollop of whipped cream, or a drizzle of chocolate sauce for extra indulgence.

French toast with fresh berries and syrup is a delightful breakfast dish that’s easy to make and guaranteed to please. With its golden-brown exterior, creamy center, and burst of fruity sweetness, it’s a treat for the senses that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether enjoyed as a leisurely weekend brunch or a special weekday breakfast, French toast is sure to become a favorite in your household.

French Toast served with Fresh Berries

Recipe by wildfoodjourneyCourse: Breakfast

Servings

2-4

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

5

minutes

Calories

150-250

kcal

Ingredients

• 4 slices of bread (thick slices like brioche or challah work best)

• 2 large eggs

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• butter, for cooking

• maple syrup, for serving

• fresh berries of your choice for serving

Directions

• In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined. This will be your French toast batter.
• Heat a non-stick skillet or over medium heat and add a small amount of butter.
• Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for a few seconds on each side until fully coated but not soggy.
• Place the soaked bread slices onto the heated skillet or griddle. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
• Once cooked, transfer the French toast slices to serving plates.
• Serve the French toast hot, drizzled with maple syrup and topped with fresh berries.

Notes

• Optionally, you can dust the French toast with powdered sugar or add a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.