How to Make the Best Sourdough French Toast | Easy & Delicious Recipe
Make your breakfast better with the best sourdough french toast recipe. Sourdough’s tang and chewiness are perfect for French toast. It’s both tasty and healthy.
This guide shows you how to get a golden-brown outside and a soft inside. You’ll need ingredients you probably have.
Sourdough french toast beats regular bread because of its longer fermentation. This makes it easier to digest and more flavorful. Its sturdy texture also holds custard well without getting soggy.
Whether you bake your own sourdough or buy it, this recipe is easy yet fancy.
How to Make the Best Sourdough French Toast | Easy & Delicious Recipe
Description
This easy and delicious sourdough French toast features crispy edges, a tender custardy center, and the tangy goodness of sourdough bread. Perfect for cozy weekend breakfasts, brunch gatherings, or a sweet breakfast-for-dinner twist.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Make the Custard: In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, brown sugar, and salt.
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Soak the Bread: Dip each sourdough slice into the custard for about 20 seconds per side. Let excess drip off.
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Cook: Melt butter on a skillet over medium heat. Place slices in the pan and cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
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Serve: Plate and serve with your favorite toppings like maple syrup, powdered sugar, or berries.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
Serving Size 2 slices
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Saturated Fat 4g20%
- Cholesterol 110mg37%
- Sodium 240mg10%
- Potassium 140mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 27g9%
- Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
- Sugars 6g
- Protein 9g18%
- Vitamin A 280 IU
- Vitamin C 0.3 mg
- Calcium 100 mg
- Iron 1.6 mg
- Vitamin D 45 IU
- Vitamin E 1.2 IU
- Vitamin K 1.5 mcg
- Thiamin 0.2 mg
- Riboflavin 0.3 mg
- Niacin 1.5 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
- Folate 55 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.6 mcg
- Biotin 9 mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 0.9 mg
- Phosphorus 130 mg
- Iodine 25 mcg
- Magnesium 20 mg
- Zinc 1.2 mg
- Selenium 18 mcg
- Copper 0.2 mg
- Manganese 0.4 mg
- Chromium 8 mcg
- Molybdenum 15 mcg
- Chloride 130 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
To achieve extra crispy sourdough French toast, make sure to use slightly stale sourdough bread slices and cook them on a preheated skillet with melted butter until golden brown and crunchy on both sides.
Yes, you can use whole grain sourdough bread for a healthier twist on this recipe. It will add a nutty flavor and texture to your French toast.
Yes, letting the sourdough bread soak in the egg mixture helps it absorb the flavors and ensures a moist and flavorful French toast. Aim for approximately 1-2 minutes per side.
Yes, you can make the sourdough French toast ahead of time and reheat it in a toaster, oven, or microwave. Just make sure to reheat it until warmed through.
Popular toppings for sourdough French toast include fresh berries, maple syrup, powdered sugar, whipped cream, sliced bananas, or a dollop of yogurt. Get creative with your favorite toppings!
Absolutely! You can substitute dairy milk with plant-based milk like almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk for a vegan-friendly version of this sourdough French toast. The flavor may vary slightly, but it will still be delicious.
For the best texture and flavor, slice the sourdough bread into approximately 1/2 to 1-inch thick slices. Thicker slices will hold up better during soaking and cooking.
A non-stick skillet or griddle pan is ideal for cooking sourdough French toast as it helps prevent sticking and allows for even cooking. Make sure the pan is preheated before adding the bread slices.
Yes, you can freeze leftover sourdough French toast. Allow it to cool completely, then place the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Once frozen, transfer the slices to a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 2-3 months. Reheat in the toaster or oven when ready to enjoy.
To add a flavor twist, try incorporating cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, or a splash of orange zest into the egg mixture. These additions will enhance the overall taste of your sourdough French toast.
