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    Easy Sourdough French Toast

    November 27, 2021 by Kathryn 20 Comments

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    Sourdough takes your normally-delicious French toast to a whole different level. This easy Sourdough French Toast comes out golden brown and ready on your table in minutes!

    I can't believe the holiday season is upon us. It seemed like 2021 didn't even happen. So much happened and didn't happen all at the same time...it went by like a junky town you drive right through. It has been busy and much more "normal" than 2020, but I also think my standards for what's considered "normal" has also changed. 2021 has taught me to push reset on some of the craziness of this "normal" life. Instead of driving all around town for kids' activities or running myself ragged runnng a million errands after work but before picking up the kids, I want life to be more chill. I want to enjoy and embrace a life less busy.

    Sometimes that starts with a favorite breakfast with my family on the weekends. Because not every minute of our lives is planned out now (because if the last 18 months taught us anything, it's don't make too many plans!), there's more time to enjoy the calm.

    French toast is one of my favorite childhood breakfasts -- with a generous portion of maple syrup, of course. This French toast is your classic, except let's take it up a notch and use some seriously good quality sourdough.

    close up picture of sourdough french toast with fresh berries.

    What Breads Make the Best French Toast?

    Good French toast is solely dependent on the bread IMHO. If you have good bread, it'll make good French toast (think challah, brioche, sourdough). There's a reason you don't see Nature's Own Honey Wheat bread on brunch menus (our family favorite otherwise).

    I love sourdough French toast in particular because the distinct tang comes through even when fried in copious amounts of butter. It adds much more interest to the otherwise delicious French toast. The tang also is balanced out by the sweetness of the maple syrup. There's no additional sugar in the egg mixture.

    Sourdough: Fresh, Gently Used, or Stale?

    A better term than "gently used" French bread exists in this world, but I cannot think of anything to save my life. Stale doesn't quite work because I'm only talking about maybe one or two days old.

    I'm a firm believer as-close-to-fresh sourdough bread is best and here's why. Fresh(ish) sourdough soaks up the egg mixture really well compared to slightly stale sourdough. The crustiness that forms makes a bit of a wall that's not as penetrable, and you really want the bread to soak up that good egg mixture. One or two day old sourdough works really well. Anything past that doesn't get that custardy deliciousness that makes French toast....French toast.

    flatlay of two plates of french toast with bowl of fresh berries and carafe or maple syrup.

    How to Make Sourdough French Toast

    First, whisk your eggs, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract together in a small bowl. Pour into a shallow bowl or plate. I like to use a pie plate because it's got a high-enough rim to not make a mess.

    Second, heat up the butter in a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Dip your pieces of sourdough into the egg mixture until all sides are well coated. Immediately place the dipped sourdough slices onto your hot frying pan.

    two picture collage showing all of the ingredients needed to make french toast (first picture) and egg mixture whisked together (second picture).

    Finally, fry the sourdough until golden brown. Flip and fry the other side until just golden brown. Transfer to a plate and serve immediately with your favorite fixins.

    Tips for Success

    • Don't be scared of the butter. You'll want to use about a tablespoon each time you make a new batch of French toast. It's the key to getting the sourdough bread that beautiful golden brown color.
    • Dip sourdough then fry in batches. If you let your French toast sit in the egg mixture for too long it'll actually soak up too much of the egg mixture and will be soggy. Dip and fry what you can fit in the pan and then repeat the process for the next batch.
    • Fry the French toast on medium heat and don't put the bread in the pan until your pan is hot.
    • Serve immediately. No one likes soggy French toast. If you must serve everyone at the same time, heat your oven to 250˚˚F to keep your French toast warm before serving.

    Storing Sourdough French Toast

    When we spend time on the weekends making nice breakfasts (i.e., anything where the stove is a required component), we always double the recipe and freeze the leftovers so we have waffles, french toast, and pancakes to eat during the work week.

    Store cooled french toast in a freezer-safe bag, sucking out as much air as possible. To reheat, heat in the oven at 375˚F for 10 minutes or simply stick in the toaster until warm (my preferred method). Just be careful because if you cut your sourdough too thick, your toaster will not allow it!

    close up of french toast on white plate with fresh berries and confectionary sugar.

    Try These Breakfast Favorites

    Here are some of my other all-time favorite breakfast recipes if you're stuck in a breakfast rut. (Trust me -- we're all there at some point)

    • Easy Banana Spinach Smoothie when you're on the go and want something healthy. t's so good and you wouldn't even know your getting a ton of spinach in.
    • Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread -- think a cinnamon roll but in pull-apart form so you can "snack." It uses canned cinnamon rolls to make life that much calmer.
    • Homemade Hash Browns -- Waffle House has nothin' on these.
    • Fresh Baked Blueberry Donuts. These puppies are one of my top recipes for a reason. If you haven't had them, you're missing out.
    • The Best Southern Buttermilk Biscuits around. Hands down.
    • I adore a good Breakfast Burrito.
    overheat shot of two white plate with french toast, bowl of berries, and maple syrup on light grey background.

    Wishing you happy breakfast memories!

    xox,

    kathryn

    As always, if you make anything from the blog, be sure to let me know! I love hearing from you in the comments on this post below or find Worn Slap Out on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

    sourdough french toast with fresh berries and maple syrup on top on white plate.

    Easy Sourdough French Toast

    Sourdough takes your normally-delicious French toast to a whole different level. This easy Sourdough French Toast recipe is simple and ready on your table in minutes!
    5 from 11 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: breakfast, french toast
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people

    Ingredients

    • 1 loaf sourdough bread, cut into 6" slices 1" thick
    • 4 eggs
    • ¼ cup milk (any kind)
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Pour egg mixture into pie plate or other shallow bowl or plate. Set aside.
    • In a cast iron or non-stick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Working with only one batch you can place in your skillet at one time, dip your sourdough bread thoroughly in the egg mixture.
    • Fry until golden brown. Flip and cook until golden brown on the other side. Continue dipping and cooking the rest of the bread. Serve warm with maple syrup and your other favorite toppings.

    Notes

    Notes: 
    French toast is best eaten as soon as it comes out of the frying pan. If you want to serve everyone at once, place French toast on a sheet pan and stick in a 250˚F oven to keep warm. 

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    1. Jessie

      November 29, 2021 at 3:14 pm

      5 stars
      love the idea of using sourdough for french toast

      Reply
      • Kathryn

        November 29, 2021 at 9:36 pm

        You've got to try it. The tang of the bread with the sweetness of maple syrup really works well together.

        Reply
    2. Heather Perine

      November 29, 2021 at 4:08 pm

      5 stars
      Been making a lot of sourdough bread lately so I'm excite to turn some of it into some french toast. YUM!

      Reply
      • Kathryn

        November 29, 2021 at 9:36 pm

        Yesss! It's the perfect way to use all those sourdough skills we gained during the pandemic! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Eliza

      November 29, 2021 at 4:55 pm

      5 stars
      What a great recipe! I don't know why I never thought of making French Toast from sourdough bread, but it's a positively inspired idea and your mouth-watering photos have me wanting to drop everything and make a batch NOW. Also, I know I'll be borrowing the phrase "gently used!" Thanks for another winner from Worn Slap Out.

      Reply
      • Kathryn

        November 29, 2021 at 9:35 pm

        Thanks so much, Eliza. I wish I could've thought of a better name, but that's the best my brain could do/still can do! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Tawnie Kroll

      November 29, 2021 at 5:40 pm

      5 stars
      Love the cinnamon and nutmeg in here, so good! Thank you for an easy and yummy recipe!

      Reply
      • Kathryn

        November 29, 2021 at 9:34 pm

        Thanks, Tawnie. It adds a little somethin' somethin' to the French toast for sure!

        Reply
    5. MEGAN STEVENS

      November 29, 2021 at 6:13 pm

      5 stars
      We love this classic recipe, thank you! Love all the butter that the French toast cooks in!! And having the right ratio of eggs to milk + we're big sourdough eaters, so yay!

      Reply
      • Kathryn

        November 29, 2021 at 9:34 pm

        Hope you enjoy, Megan!

        Reply
    6. Caroline

      February 18, 2023 at 7:06 pm

      5 stars
      I love using different types of bread for French toast, and always with that bit of cinnamon and vanilla. Looks yummy.

      Reply
      • Kathryn

        February 19, 2023 at 9:36 pm

        Thank you, Caroline! Yes -- French toast is good with so many different types of bread!

        Reply
    7. Anjali

      February 18, 2023 at 7:58 pm

      5 stars
      This was such a simple and easy brunch dish for our family this morning! Topped it with some sliced bananas and chocolate chips and it was a hit!

      Reply
      • Kathryn

        February 19, 2023 at 9:37 pm

        Sounds delicious, Anjali!

        Reply
    8. Jess

      February 18, 2023 at 10:42 pm

      5 stars
      I love this slathered in some buttermilk syrup. Yum!

      Reply
      • Kathryn

        February 19, 2023 at 9:37 pm

        NOW you're talkin'!

        Reply
    9. Julia

      February 19, 2023 at 3:51 am

      5 stars
      Tried to make french toast for the first time following your recipe and it was a success! My only regret is that i didn't make enough, it was gone in seconds!

      Reply
      • Kathryn

        February 19, 2023 at 9:37 pm

        Thanks, Julia! I'm so glad it was a success!

        Reply
    10. Sarah James

      February 19, 2023 at 6:45 am

      5 stars
      What a treat ! We loved your French toast and using sourdough made all the difference, thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Kathryn

        February 19, 2023 at 9:38 pm

        Of course! Thanks so much, Sarah! Sourdough is good for so many different things!

        Reply

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