Thick slices of bread soaked in cinnamon-egg custard and griddled golden, French toast is a beloved family breakfast classic. Top with fresh berries and maple syrup for the ultimate morning treat.
Whisk together eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt in a large shallow bowl until the mixture is completely smooth.
Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter, allowing it to melt and coat the pan evenly.
Dip each thick slice of bread into the custard mixture for about 10 seconds per side, ensuring even saturation but avoiding sogginess.
Carefully lay the soaked bread slices onto the hot skillet; cook for 3–4 minutes on the first side until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side for another 2–3 minutes.
Remove from the pan and repeat with remaining bread, adding more butter as needed to avoid sticking; serve immediately with fresh berries and warm maple syrup.