French Toast with Butter and Honey – Sweet and Delicious
Golden, tender French toast topped with melting butter and sweet honey. This easy breakfast recipe is perfect for weekend mornings, family breakfasts, and brunch.
Ingredients
- 8 slices thick-cut bread — Brioche challah, Texas toast, or white bread
- 3 large eggs — Creates a rich tender custard
- ¾ cup milk — Whole milk gives the richest texture
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract — Adds warm sweet flavor
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon — Adds gentle warmth
- 1 pinch salt — Balances the sweetness
- 2 tablespoons butter — For cooking and serving
- ¼ cup honey — For drizzling over the finished toast
Instructions
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: Whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a shallow bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Dip the Bread: Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, turning it carefully so both sides are evenly coated. Avoid soaking the bread for too long.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add butter. Allow the butter to melt and lightly coat the cooking surface.
- Cook the French Toast: Place the soaked bread slices in the hot skillet. Cook for about 2–3 minutes per side, or until both sides are golden brown and the center is cooked through. Work in batches if needed.
- Add Butter and Honey: Transfer the French toast to serving plates. Top with a small pat of butter and drizzle generously with honey while the toast is still warm.
- Serve: Serve immediately with your favorite toppings such as fresh berries, sliced bananas, powdered sugar, chopped nuts, or crispy bacon.
Notes
For the best French toast, use slightly stale or day-old thick-cut bread. It absorbs the egg mixture well while remaining sturdy during cooking.
Cook the French toast over medium heat to achieve a golden-brown exterior without burning the butter. Serve immediately with melting butter and honey for the best flavor and texture.
For extra flavor, serve with fresh berries, sliced bananas, powdered sugar, chopped pecans, or walnuts. You can also add a small amount of extra cinnamon to the egg mixture.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. Freeze cooled slices for up to 2–3 months. Reheat in a toaster, skillet, toaster oven, or air fryer until warmed through.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Total Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Total Sugars: 19 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Calcium: 120 mg
- Iron: 3 mg
- Potassium: 190 mg