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sourdough french toast with butter, syrup, and strawberries on a plate

Sourdough French Toast

Sourdough French Toast is a stellar brunch staple. Simple to make, the secret is the milk to egg ratio and having a tasty, thick bread.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 to 14 slices

Equipment

  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • cutting board
  • serrated knife
  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounce whole sourdough bread loaf
  • 4 whole eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • dash sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg optional
  • 6-7 Tablespoons salted butter for cooking and on top
  • maple syrup optional
  • fresh fruit optional
  • whipped cream optional

Instructions
 

  • Slice. Using a serrated knife, slice the loaf of sourdough bread 1/2" thick. I recommend slicing on an angle, you get long pieces and the ends pieces that you really can't use will be smaller.
    16 ounce whole sourdough bread loaf
  • Eggs. In a large bowl, crack the eggs and add salt to break up the protein (snotty egg). Using a whisk or a folk, mix up the eggs and salt.
    4 whole eggs, dash sea salt
  • Spices and Milk. To the egg mix, add cinnamon, nutmeg, milk, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
    1 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • Dip. Dip each slice of bread on both sides. I dip the first slice, then leave it in the bowl, add the next and create a stack in the dipping bowl.
  • Butta'. In a large skillet, melt 1 Tablespoon of butter over low heat.
    6-7 Tablespoons salted butter for cooking and on top
  • Bread. Place a few slices of bread in the pan. Over low heat, cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until beautifully golden, flip and cook for 1-2 minutes. As your pan heats, you will probably need less time on each side... like even a minute.
    Add more butter with each new round of sourdough. You may need to adjust your heat down and then back up, but don't raise it too high... low and slow.
    Note: If the pan smokes, the heat is too high.
  • Repeat. Repeat this process until all the pieces of sourdough are cooked on both sides.
  • Enjoy! Serve with butter between each slice and drizzle maple syrup on top. Serve with fresh fruit or whipped cream. See below for an easy homemade whipped cream recipe.
    maple syrup, fresh fruit, whipped cream
Keyword brunch, french toast