So you think you know how to make French toast? Maybe you beat a couple eggs, a splash of milk, a quick dip, fry it up in some butter, and drizzle with a little syrup? Sounds pretty good, and for 95% of the world that is what they consider French toast. But if you want truly amazing French toast, give this classic restaurant method a try.

Chef John's French Toast

Prep Time::10 mins

Cook Time::20 mins

Total Time::30 mins

Servings::6

Yield::6 servings

Ingredients

2 eggs

½ cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground allspice

1 pinch salt

6 (1 inch thick) slices French bread

1 tablespoon butter, or as needed

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, allspice, and salt together in a large bowl. Place bread slices in egg mixture and soak, turning to coat, until bread is completely saturated.

Melt butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook bread in hot butter until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer toasted bread to a baking sheet.

Bake toast in the oven until outside is crisp and slightly puffed, 12 to 15 minutes.

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