French Toast ~ Classic breakfast of seasoned egg battered bread and griddle-cooked, then topped with a delicious Strawberry Coulis.
I think French toast is one of the first things I ever learned to make from scratch. It was during one of those ‘breakfast for dinner’ nights. I was probably 11 years old, maybe 12.I don’t think I’ve strayed too far from my first teaching with this basic recipe. This simple recipe is the one that provides me with that soul-nourishing comfort of childhood. I believe I may have combined my stepdad’s recipes with my paternal grandmother’s recipe though. I can’t rightly remember all these years later.
While the dipping liquid is important when making French toast, to me the most crucial item is the bread. Cheap, fluff bread will disappoint; it will tear and just leave you wanting. Conversely, I am not a huge fan of the super-healthy, 101-grain, nut, & seed type bread either for making this dish. Personally, I like a hearty white bread. It could be a childhood, Wonder Bread type thing (although this is not a recommended bread.) I love going to the local bakery and purchasing a country-style white loaf for my French toast. It’s very hearty and reminiscent of the texture of my childhood.My daughter is 4 years old and this might be the second or third time I have ever made her this dish. It’s not really on the approved eating list anymore, but it was one I saved up the calories for. And it was worth every calorie. 
Ingredients
- 1 loaf hearty white bread
- 4 eggs; beaten
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp sugar
- Pinch of salt
- Butter/oil/cooking spray
- Strawberry coulis
Instructions
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Heat a griddle to medium a medium heat. Once heated, apply a bit of butter, oil, or cooking spray.
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While the griddle is heating up, beat the eggs and milk together. Add the vanilla, nutmeg, sugar, and salt. Whisk all the ingredients together.
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Dip a slice of bread in the egg mixture, allowing the bread to thoroughly soak up the liquid. Flip and repeat.
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Place the bread on the heated and greased griddle.
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Leave it for about three minutes or until cooked on that side.
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Flip and allow them to finish cooking, about two minutes.
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Time is based on my griddle heat and temperature.
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Adjust for your own appliance, as each is different.
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Plate the French toast and top as desired.
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Butter, strawberry coulis, and powdered sugar is sure delicious!
17 Comments
Katie @ Pearls + Girls
July 19, 2014 at 11:27 amI love breakfast for dinner, and I haven’t had French toast in a really long time. It looks so delicious drenched in that gorgeous strawberry coulis!!
Arman @ thebigmansworld
February 26, 2015 at 1:24 amBreakfast for dinner is my favourite meal behind brunch. I’m envious my French Toast never looks this fancy!
Michelle
February 26, 2015 at 9:02 amOh please Arman, you could out fancy me in a second! I have seen your work! But thanks for the love.
fabiola@notjustbaked
February 26, 2015 at 11:08 amI love strawberries and french toast soooo much!!!! This is beautiful.
Michelle
February 26, 2015 at 10:04 pmThank you Fabiola!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious
March 18, 2016 at 7:18 amYou made an epicly elegant French toast! I always use vanilla and nutmeg in mine, too!
Heather
March 18, 2016 at 7:36 amabsolutely delicious! it really doesn’t get much better than french toast with berrie
Marye
March 18, 2016 at 8:49 amFrench toast is a family favorite around here, this looks so good!
Michelle | A Latte Food
March 18, 2016 at 11:25 amFrench Toast is seriously my favorite weekend breakfast! This looks so amazing!
Cookin Canuck
March 18, 2016 at 4:19 pmBreakfast, brunch, dinner…I’d happily eat French toast anytime, particularly when it’s served with a gorgeous strawberry coulis like this one!
Laura / I Heart Naptime
March 19, 2016 at 9:17 amThis looks amazing! And the strawberry coulis on top?! So very, very perfect (and unexpected). Love it!
Trish - Mom On Timeout
March 19, 2016 at 1:16 pmCome to mama! This is how I want to start EVERY morning!
Julie @ Texan New Yorker
March 19, 2016 at 1:53 pmGorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!! I cannot wait for strawberry season to hit where I live!
Cathy | Lemon Tree Dwelling
March 19, 2016 at 5:35 pmWow – this looks fabulous! Exactly the kind of breakfast I’d LOVE to wake up to!
Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen
March 19, 2016 at 8:19 pmThat strawberry coulis is gorgeous! I’d love it on this french toast and much more!
Kelley
March 20, 2016 at 9:14 pmI TOTALLY agree! The bread is such an important part to great French toast! This one looks perfect!
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze
March 21, 2016 at 5:30 pmThis is by far my favorite sweet breakfast of all times. I could eat French Toast all the time. And your strawberry coulis looks amazing!! Yum!