Homemade Sourdough French Toast
Use stale sourdough bread to make this delicious French toast with a golden, lacy exterior. Easy to make in 20 minutes with just a few ingredients.
Ingredients
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon half-and-half or whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon fine salt
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 slices stale sourdough bread cut into ¾-inch thick slices
- 3 tablespoons butter divided
Instructions
- Whisk the custard: In a bowl, whisk together half-and-half, egg, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Soak the bread: Pour the mixture into a shallow dish. Add 2 bread slices, pressing down gently. Soak for 2 minutes per side.
- Cook the toast: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Melt 1½ tbsp butter, then add the soaked bread. Cook for 4 minutes per side until golden.
- Repeat: Repeat with remaining slices, adding more butter as needed.
- Serve warm with maple syrup, fresh berries, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Stale bread works best – Fresh sourdough can be toasted lightly first.
- Don’t skip the salt – It enhances all the flavors.
- For crispier toast, increase heat slightly at the end of cooking.
- Make ahead? Freeze cooked slices and reheat in a toaster or oven.