Sourdough French Toast

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup whole milk
• 4 slices, 0.75-inch thick sourdough bread
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 pinch each salt and pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Crack the 2 eggs into a shallow bowl or pie dish and pour in 0.25 cup milk.

2. 2

   Add 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon and a pinch each of salt and pepper to the egg mixture.

3. 3

   Whisk the eggs, milk, and spices together with a fork until the mixture is uniform and pale, about 15–20 whisks.

4. 4

   Place a 12-inch nonstick skillet or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon butter.

5. 5

   Wait until the butter foams and stops sizzling, about 45 seconds, so you know it is hot enough.

6. 6

   Take one slice of sourdough and dunk both sides into the egg mixture for 1 second each side, so the bread absorbs the custard but is not soggy.

7. 7

   Place the soaked slice flat into the hot skillet and cook until the bottom surface turns golden brown, about 2–3 minutes.

8. 8

   Flip the slice carefully with a spatula and cook the other side until golden brown, about 2 minutes more.

9. 9

   Transfer the cooked slice to a plate and repeat steps 6–8 with the remaining 3 slices, adding 0.5 tablespoon butter to the skillet before each new slice.

10. 10

    Arrange the 4 slices on a serving plate or individual plates and serve warm with your choice of toppings (maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream, or powdered sugar).

Tools you’ll need

• 12-inch nonstick or cast iron skillet
• shallow bowl or pie dish
• fork for whisking
• spatula for flipping
• plate for serving

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