French Toast Recipe (Classic Cinnamon-Vanilla)
This French toast recipe is a quick breakfast: whisk egg with sugar, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon, dip bread slices, then cook in butter on a skillet. I kept the how-to steps short and practical so you can get a lightly crisp outside and a soft center—just keep the heat at medium and don’t soak the bread too long.
Ingredients
1. For the batter
2. For cooking
Step-by-Step Method
Mix the batter
In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg and sugar. Add milk, vanilla, and cinnamon, then stir until smooth.
Heat the pan
Set a skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter (and shortening if using) and coat the surface lightly.
Dip and cook
Dip bread slices in the batter briefly—don’t let them sit too long or they can fall apart. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Serve warm
Serve right away. Add powdered sugar, honey, or fruit if you like, without changing the base recipe.

