Perfect French Toast

Ingredients:

• 8 thick slices bread (a hearty white bread, about 1/2″ slices)
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk, warmed
• 4 eggs
• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted plus extra for skillet
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Place bread on a wire rack or baking sheet and bake for 7-8 minutes. Flip, then bake another 8 minutes. Remove from rack and let cool for 5 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and vanilla until well blended.
4. Transfer the mixture to a large baking dish.
5. Soak the bread in the mixture for about 20 seconds per side, then transfer to a separate baking sheet to avoid sogginess.
6. Lower oven temperature to 200°F (95°C) to keep cooked French toast warm.
7. Add butter to a skillet and cook over low heat. Transfer slices of bread to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
8. Transfer the cooked toast to a baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm.
9. Repeat until all toast is cooked. Serve warm with butter, powdered sugar, and/or maple syrup.

Enjoy!