Easy French Bread French Toast

I’ve been making this french bread french toast since my kid was little. It’s a weekend staple around this house, but I’ll sometimes make extra so we have it for quick breakfasts over the next few days. The size and chewiness is perfect for little kids, but secretly I love it too because the bread is chewier and it usually doesn’t end up soggy.

 

Why We Love French Bread French Toast

• A Breakfast The Whole Family Will Love. This is the kind of breakfast that gets everyone to the table without complaints. Quick enough for a lazy weekend morning and a little more fun than regular toast.
• A Great Excuse To Use Up That Loaf. If you grabbed a French bread loaf earlier in the week and never got around to eating it, this is the perfect way to use it up. I’ll even grab one off the day-old discount rack just to make this, it keeps a special breakfast budget friendly.
• The Perfect Size For Little Hands. The rounds from slicing a baguette are just the right size for kids to pick up and dip in syrup, basically homemade french toast sticks but chewier. My daughter grew up eating these and still asks for them!

Ingredients For French Bread French Toast

• French bread or another baguette style bread, I used a 14 ounce loaf, but anywhere between 12-16 ounces should work. We want bread that is stale, a few days old. If your bread is fresh and you want to make this now, give the slices a quick run through the toaster first so the custard soaks in better.
• eggs
• milk – I used 2%, you can use the milk of your choice
• vanilla extract – use a little more if you like, this isn’t something I measure as closely.
• cinnamon – you can add more or less to your family’s preference
• salt – a little bit brings out the cinnamon and vanilla flavor.
• butter – you can also use spray cooking oil as this is for inside the pan, but butter will give the french toast more flavor

How To Make French Bread French Toast

1. Slice the French bread loaf into one inch individual pieces using a serrated knife, then set to the side.

2. To a large mixing bowl, add eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and salt to form a custard. Mix well with a whisk until well combined. Place the bowl of custard mixture and the sliced french bread next to the stove. Place an additional large serving platter or plate near the stove.

3. Place a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add a tablespoon of butter to the pan, letting it melt.
4. Dip each piece into the egg mixture until fully coated on both sides. Allow any excess to drip from the bread before adding to the skillet.

5. Add 3-4 slices to the skillet in small batches, making sure the bread slices aren’t touching. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Add additional butter to the pan as needed in between batches. Serve with warm maple syrup or more butter and enjoy!

How Long Will French Bread French Toast Last?

Leftovers of this french bread french toast last about 4-5 days in the refrigerator if you store it in a covered, airtight container.

You can reheat it in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, but I prefer to warm it up in the toaster oven, I just toast it like bread. You can also use the air fryer, expect about 3-5 minutes at around 375 degrees

This french toast also freezes really well. Let the slices cool completely, then lay them flat on a baking sheet to freeze for about an hour before transferring to a freezer bag. They’ll keep for about 2-3 months. Reheat straight from frozen in the toaster oven or air fryer.