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This Sourdough French Toast is the perfect use for leftover sourdough. Thick slices of sourdough soak up a rich egg mixture and cook to golden perfection. It is perfect for weekend breakfasts or special brunches.
If you love classic French toast, using sourdough bread is a total game changer. The sturdy slices hold up well to the custard mixture, and you get the extra flavor from the bread. The result is French toast that’s crisp on the outside and perfectly soft in the center.
This sourdough French toast recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients and comes together quickly. It is great for a slow weekend breakfast or hosting brunch, or even for a holiday breakfast.
You can use store bought sourdough or homemade for this, whatever you have on hand works really well. The sourness of the bread with the sweetness of the egg mixture and syrup, makes for a winning breakfast your whole family will love.
Ingredients You’ll Need
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- Sourdough Bread
- Eggs
- Milk
- Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Cinnamon
- Salt
- Nutmeg
- Butter
Sourdough French Toast
Ingredients
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 4 whole eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Toppings
Instructions
- Whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until everything is blended and smooth.4 whole eggs, 1 cup milk, 2 Tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Dip bread into the mixture and let it soak for a few minutes to really absorb the flavor.8 slices sourdough bread
- Preheat griddle or skillet to medium high heat.
- Add the butter to the pan and once it is melted place bread slices in pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until it is nicely golden brown.1 Tablespoon butter
- Serve topped with powdered sugar, syrup, berries or whipped cream.Maple Syrup, Berries, Powdered Sugar, Whipped Cream
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How To Make Sourdough French Toast
- Make Custard. Whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until everything is blended and smooth.
- Bread. Dip bread into the mixture and let it soak for a few minutes to really absorb the flavor.
- Cook. Place bread slices on a buttered hot griddle or skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until it is nicely golden brown.
- Large Batch. If you need to keep them warm, place on a baking sheet in a 200º F oven, and continue making the rest of the French toast.
- Serve. Serve topped with powdered sugar, syrup, berries or whipped cream.
Recipe Tips & Suggestions
- You want to use bread that has been around for a couple days. Super fresh bread doesn’t soak up the egg mixture the same and just becomes soggy. So if you have a few slices at the end of your loaf they are perfect!
- Save up slices of bread so you can make enough for the whole family. Toss the last couple of slices in a freezer safe bag and add to it until you have enough.
- Using an electric griddle is great for French Toast because you can make a lot at once. If you don’t have one, keep the bread warm by placing it on a baking sheet and putting it in a 200º F oven, while you work in batches to make the rest.
- Let the bread soak in the egg mixture. Depending on how thick your slices are will determine how long to soak. If you are using thick slices of bread let it soak for about 5 minutes total, so it really absorbs the flavor. If your slices are thinner aim for closer to 2 minutes.
How To Serve Sourdough French Toast
You can go simple with just a dusting of powdered sugar. I like to serve with a few fresh berries and a drizzle of maple syrup. If you want to get extra decadent you could also top it with whipped cream!
- Maple Syrup
- Berries – strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries
- Powdered Sugar
- Whipped Cream
- Strawberry Syrup
Sourdough French Toast is not all that different from traditional, so however you normally like it works here.
Storage
If you have leftovers you can store them in an air tight container for 2-3 days in the fridge. Just heat them in the microwave to serve.
Freezing
Let it cool completely and then place the slices on a baking sheet. Put the baking sheet in the freezer for a couple of hours for the bread to freeze, then place the slices in a freezer safe bag and store for 3-4 months.
When you are ready to eat just take them out of the freezer and reheat in the microwave or even the oven until they are hot. Then top as you normally would to serve. This is a great method for a make ahead breakfast for busy weekday mornings.
This is the perfect way to start the day! Love using sourdough.
I made this for breakfast this morning and my family loved it! I can’t wait to make this again!
This sourdough French toast looks incredible! I bet it tastes amazing!
What a great use of sourdough bread! Looks absolutely delicious
This sounds like the perfect breakfast! So delicious
I need to try this!! My family would really enjoy it for breakfast! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
I would like to wake up with these french toast! Yummy!