How to Make the Best (and Easiest) French Toast

In this breakfast-themed episode, test cook Elle Simone makes host Julia Collin Davison foolproof Everyday French Toast.

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[connormagill]

Mix:
- 3 eggs
- 2 tsp Brown Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 tsp Salt

Add:
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 cup Milk

18"x13" Baking Sheet
8 slices of Bread

Cook for 10-15 min at 425° then move to broiler (5-6" away) for ~4 minutes.

[timohan]

Just made this over the weekend. I could have used this technique about 15 years ago! This is the only way I am cooking French toast from now

[WiseAilbhean]

Love when they discover techniques that improve efficiency and results on classics. This was a win win. And this leaves your stove top available to do your sausage or eggs etc

[joanna]

Just made this this morning. Delicious! Highly suggest making sure the pan is super greased with cooking spray before laying the bread down. Keep the broiler to 2 minutes or less.

[dlgrayskibum]

I learn so much from America's Test Kitchen. Not only do they showcase great recipes but I think the best part is learning from watching their amazing and, like this French Toast recipe, surprising techniques. Bravo!

[KatarinaS.]

This is genius! Where was this technique the last 28 years of my life while I was making breakfast for my family? And I thought a stove top griddle was a clever purchase because I could make 6 at a time. I could've used my full sheet pan and made 16 at a time! And we all would've been sitting eating at once instead of me standing at the stove serving the kids and then finally eating after everyone else was done.

[lovingmemories]

I can’t wait till the next family breakfast/brunch get together “You get French toast and You get French Toast...EVERYBODY GETS FRENCH TOAST!”

[kdm]

I spice mine up, too…..usually with cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar and a little vanilla…not nearly as much as here, however….the butter is a nice touch…but another tip I learned is to put corn starch in the batter to give it a little crisp texture on the outside.
I use a two burner griddle so I can fit 6 or 8 on….but using a sheet pan is a good idea for uniformly.

[robinluger]

I used to work at a hospital kitchen and we baked huge batches of French toast. Love the texture of it, much crispier than frying it. We didn't use the broiler technique on top, just flipped it.

[pianodjr]

Okay, I’ve made this at least four times. The first two times were on the same kind of sheet pan. First time, I lightly greased just like they said. When it came time to flip them over they were completely stuck to the pan. Had to scrape them off. Then they weren’t even browned like the video. They were mangled up and after broiling them to brown them they tasted great.
Second time, I greased more heavily, but same result. Stuck like crazy. The next couple times I used a different sheet pan (non stick), and they still stuck! Just not as bad. I love the flavor and when you get them crispy and brown they are fantastic. Just doesn’t work anywhere near like it did in the video.

[MyAGGirls]

I really like this idea and will try it. My only problem is that I have Wilma Flintstone's kitchen with a stone-age oven where the broiler section is on the very bottom, practically on the floor, and it doesn't fit a baking sheet, and even if it did fit, it will probably warp the baking sheet. (That was a really long, run-on sentence, but this is what happens when you have a Wilma Flintstone kitchen.) Never fear! I'll make this work somehow. Fred will love it!! xxx

UPDATE: Well, if you have a Wilma Flintstone oven with the broiler drawer on the bottom, don't wait 4 minutes. I was able to fit the baking sheet in there ... but after 30 seconds, I turned the pan around --- gave it another 20 seconds or so, and that's it baby! These were good. Don't skimp on the non-stick spray though. I repeat. Put enough spray on the pan. Oh, and my pan didn't warp. Success!!!! Fred is in love with me again! <3 <3 <3

[Ramcharger]

I made this and since it is October, I used Pumpkin Spice ( cinnamon cloves, all spice, nutmeg mix) instead of just cinnamon and it came out great!

[JuicyCrone]

Baking sheet, brilliant! Everybody getting french toast now!

[saltycrow]

I finally made this, it turned out great. I bake in a toaster oven so my biggest sheet pan that fits that oven only holds 6 pieces of bread so I adjusted the custard ingredients a little bit, it still worked and was delicious and it beats dipping & flipping bread at a skillet. Living alone I gotta also mention this is great for breakfast prepping, or breakfast for supper days. One cook is 3 servings of french toast for me. I can't see ever making french toast in a skillet again. The texture was so much better this way, not soggy as skillet fried can sometimes get and the crispy edges are sooo good. Perfectly flavored. The left overs just seal the deal👍🏼 Thanks!!

[Gltokensp]

Wait, y'all might have just changed the game completely! This is brilliant!

[Demanicon]

I've been making french toast similar to this, letting the bread soak up all the custard first, but then cook in the waffle iron for 4-5 minutes. French toast waffles are my families favorite way to have french toast now. Can't cook them all at the same time like this, but they sure are yummy, and it's worth the wait.

[winebox]

I have a nephew that loves French toast and I've made some and frozen it for future visits. This is great because I can make a bunch and have at the ready.

[MrKidtendo]

Tried this morning and this is easily my new favorite french toast recipe. Added some nutmeg to the recipe and it was definitely a welcomed addition.

[gennafer]

I made this today and it was delicious. Just don’t forget to grease the pan.

[zzp]

I am going to make this right now and freeze it for an easy breakfast. Ty! 🎉EDIT; made and frozen = DELICIOUS 🤤