French Toast Recipe, The Easy Way To Make It

This Easy French Toast is peak comfort food. This recipe takes ordinary, thick bread and turns it into something special: a fluffy and custardy golden brown slice of goodness. The combination of sweet, comforting cinnamon and vanilla and a crisp, butter-fried exterior makes this the perfect weekend brunch recipe without all the extra work-it relies on a perfectly proportioned milk and egg batter that keeps the bread soaked but not mushy.

A Brief History: The “Lost Bread” Tradition

The name “French Toast” is actually something of a misnomer as it was the Romans who made the first recorded French Toast-in the 4th century it was known as “aliter dulcia”-but after it made its way through various parts of Europe, it eventually reached France in the 15th century and was named “Pain Perdu” or “lost bread,” referring to how the French peasants would make a sort of “lost bread” pudding out of stale bread that they wouldn’t have eaten otherwise. Today this traditional meal is loved around the world for its amazing ability to make “bread waste” into something so special.

The Health Benefits of Homemade French Toast

High-Quality Protein: Large eggs have been shown to contain a “complete” protein source which is packed with all nine of the essential amino acids which are used to build muscle and support your immune system.

Brain-Boosting Choline: This specific nutrient is a significant part of egg yolks which help brain function, and memory capacity.

Metabolism-Regulating Cinnamon: Packed with antioxidants, Cinnamon has been linked to improved insulin sensitivity and regulation of blood sugar.

Essential B-Vitamins:Eggs and milk are good sources of Vitamins B12 and Riboflavin which convert food into fuel for you to work and play with throughout the day.

Complex Carbohydrates: Thick-cut bread will give you the glucose you need to work on while keeping your brain alert and focused.