It’s no secret that I love food and cooking, but there are some things that just never fail me when they come out of my kitchen. Whether its crepes or omelettes, these dishes almost seem like magic — as if they appear from thin air with hardly any effort on my part at all. When it comes to certain foods, though, I have yet to master them…and French toast is one of those foods. How to make french toast is a great breakfast option for all ages!
I realize this may sound extremely dramatic (it is), but making good French toast can really kill me. It literally takes minutes to make and hours-sometimes days-to turn into something resembling edible goodness. The problem isn’t so much the recipe itself; rather, it’s more about executing said recipes properly. With that being said, here are two tips I’ve learned over the years that will help keep your French toast from becoming soggy disaster territory:
Tip #1 – Don’t cut corners
Like many other baked goods, French toast relies heavily on eggs, milk, flour, sugar, etc., which means we need to pay particular attention to what goes into each step along the way. For example, don’t skip the beating stage! This is where most people tend to forget about their egg whites and simply whip up the yolks. However, doing this doesn’t produce enough foam to stabilize the egg white proteins, meaning that instead of forming nice stiff peaks, the whites become dull, flat little curds. Instead, beat together both the yolks AND the whites separately until stiff peaks form. Then combine the two mixtures before folding everything back into the beaten whites. In addition, don’t use low fat dairy products unless absolutely necessary because even though skim milk has less fat than 2% or whole, it still contains plenty of flavor compounds that contribute to the overall taste. If you’re using nonfat yogurt, though, feel free to add 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract per serving since it won’t affect the outcome too much. Lastly, choose high quality ingredients such as real butter or cream cheese whenever possible. Not only does it improve texture and flavor, it also helps ensure that the dish turns out perfectly every single time without having to worry about potentially bad substitutes.
Tip #2 – Be patient
One thing that separates French toast from pancakes and waffles is that it generally cooks faster than either of those options. Because of this, it’s important not to rush through steps three and four below. Otherwise, you’ll end up with overcooked bread instead of tender custard filling. Here are the steps:
Step 3) Slice down lengthwise onto lightly greased griddle pan. – how to make french toast
Bake under broiler for 4-6 mins. Or, place slices on grill top burner directly on medium heat setting (about 400 degrees F). Once golden brown, flip once or twice. Keep baking another 5-10 mins, depending on thickness, until second side is golden brown. Remove slice(s) carefully with tongs or spatula to plate. Season with cinnamon and serve warm.
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