Tobys French Toast Recipes

THE BEST FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, whisk together the first 7 ingredients. Preheat a greased griddle over medium heat., Dip bread in egg mixture, letting it soak 5 seconds on each side. Cook on griddle until golden brown on both sides. Serve with toppings as desired.

BEST OVEN BAKED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with melted butter. Spread any remaining melted butter over bottom of dish.
• Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly over melted butter.
• Arrange bread in two layers over brown sugar mixture.
• Beat eggs, milk, and salt in a bowl; pour over bread.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

TOBY'S FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Whisk cream, eggs, and salt until well combined.
• Don't omit the salt unless you just can't have it.
• Likewise use whole eggs for at least part of the batter unless you just can't tolerate them.
• Pour egg mixture into a plastic bag, and add the bread slices, one at a time, turning each one to coat well with the egg, before adding the next.
• Squeeze out air, seal, and turn and gently knead to distribute the egg mixture.
• Refrigerate overnight, gently turning bag several times.
• The bread is very fragile by the time it soaks up most of the egg.
• If you are cooking for a crowd, double or triple the recipe, but divide the egg batter and bread, and store in separate bags, or the bottom slices of bread will turn to mush!
• When ready to cook, prepare meats before starting to cook the French bread, and keep them warm in the oven.
• Heat butter or oil in a grill or large skillets over medium heat, and remove bag from refrigerator.
• Use a pair of spatulas to carefully transfer bread from bag to grill; as noted before, it is fragile.
• Cook on first side, disturbing as little as possible, until golden brown, turn, and cook on the second time until nicely browned.
• If you are worried about undercooked eggs, reduce heat to medium-low after turning, so the centers get a little more done.
• Personally, I don't bother after eating over-easy eggs for 55+ years without a single problem, but my wife is a fanatic on the subject.
• Serve with desired accompaniments.
• It's best with warmed maple syrup and/or honey, chilled or room temperature jelly and/or jam, and cold butter, sour cream, and/or butter Notes: Try to cook all of the bread at one time.
• It's really at it's best straight off the grill; use multiple skillets or grills if necessary.
• In spite of this, it makes very good leftovers; just let cool, store in a plastic bag, and refrigerate.
• To reheat, warm in a skillet or in the microwave.
• It makes a great quick snack or impromptu meal.