Sourdough French Toast

This sourdough French toast is sweet, tender, and tasty! It is great for weekend mornings or prepping ahead of time. Add your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, honey, fresh fruit, and peanut butter!

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This recipe for sourdough French toast makes the best golden brown French toast. The contrast of crunchy and soft textures is satisfying. Make this easy recipe in about 15 minutes. It is perfect for the weekend. Serve it to friends and family for breakfast or brunch with delicious toppings!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• This sourdough French toast has a crisp, golden exterior with a delicious crunch.
• The amount of sugar can be adjusted.
• A quick breakfast or brunch that feels special occasion-worthy.
• A base to build on – the toppings can be customized to your liking.
• Sourdough bread is a little healthier and tastier than regular sliced white bread.
• It is a great way to use up stale sourdough bread.
• The recipe can be turned into a casserole or overnight French toast.

Ingredients & Substitutes

Here is everything you need for this sourdough bread French toast. For the best results, use slightly stale sourdough bread.

Taste & Texture

Sourdough French toast has a tangier taste compared to regular French toast. This is because sourdough is made from a fermented starter. This starter is what gives the bread a slightly sour flavor. This taste balances well with the creamy, sweet egg mixture. Sourdough French toast has a crisp golden brown crust on the outside. The sugar in the custard caramelizes to create a crunchy exterior.

How to Make

1. First, preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
2. In a shallow dish or pie plate, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
3. Dip each slice of sourdough bread into the egg mixture so that both sides are well coated. Allow the bread to soak in the mixture for a few seconds on each side, but do not let it become soggy.
4. Grease the nonstick skillet or griddle with butter.
5. Once the butter is melted, place the soaked slices of bread onto the skillet or griddle for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden and crispy.
6. Remove from the skillet. Repeat the process with the remaining bread, greasing the skillet as needed.
7. Finally, serve the sourdough French toast with your choice of toppings!

Expert Tips for Success

• Use sourdough bread about 1 to 2 days old for the best texture.
• Cut nice thick slices of bread.
• Let the bread soak in the egg mixture for a couple of minutes. It should not be soggy.
• Keep the sourdough French toast slices warm and cover them in the oven at a low temperature if needed.

Flavor Variations & Add-Ins

• Make citrus French sourdough toast. Grate some fresh orange zest into the egg mixture. Top the French toast with orange peel cooked and soaked in simple syrup.
• Replace the vanilla extract with almond extract.
• Sauté slices of ripe bananas or diced pineapple in butter. Add a touch of brown sugar and stir to caramelize.

How to Serve & Store

Serve the sourdough French toast warm for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Top it with delicious, seasonal toppings that add crunch and flavor to the whole dish.

If you have any leftovers, store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. Place the cooled French toast slices in an airtight container. You can use a resealable plastic bag or a food storage container with a tight-fitting lid.