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This sourdough french toast recipe is absolutely delicious and will quickly become a family favorite. French toast is the perfect weekend breakfast and it’s even better for brunch.
Over the weekend, my husband made french toast, and I realized I didn’t have my favorite recipe on the blog.
Sourdough bread makes delicious french toast. The bread holds up better when soaked in the batter. And when using sourdough bread for french toast, you can slice the bread as thick as you want. It has a delicious tangy flavor that pairs well with the sweet cinnamon sugar in the french toast.
Making your own sourdough bread isn’t hard, but you will have to plan ahead as it needs time to rise. I like to make several loaves at a time and then use one just for french toast because it is that good!
Why We Love Sourdough French Toast
Easy breakfast: When I need something quick to make for breakfast, sourdough french toast is a go-to. It’s quick to prepare and cook.
Meal prep: Sourdough french toast is also great for making ahead! I love to make a big batch one morning and have breakfast covered for the next couple of days.
Crowd-pleaser: Everyone in my family loves french toast, especially my kids! You can top it with so many different toppings, making it perfectly customizable for all tastes. If you want a kid-friendly breakfast recipe, this is it!
Sourdough Bread for French Toast
You can make your own sourdough bread if you have an active starter. Like most bread making, it will require some kneading, rising, and baking. The main difference between sourdough bread and regular bread is that you won’t need yeast for this recipe.
The sourdough starter will act as the yeast and make your bread rise, how cool is that? I have had a starter in my home for years and love to use it to make sourdough pancakes, sourdough pizza, bread, and so much more!
If you don’t have a starter, you can still make this recipe with store-bought sourdough bread. Heck, any bread will work. I just find homemade sourdough bread to be the most delicious.
What You’ll Need
- Sourdough bread: Using sourdough bread for french toast gives it a unique and delicious flavor! You can use your own homemade sourdough bread or purchase it from a grocery store or bakery.
- Eggs: Dipping the bread in an egg mixture gives french toast its signature texture and flavor while adding some protein to this breakfast staple.
- Milk: I just use whatever whole milk we have on hand. Feel free to use an alternative milk if you’re avoiding dairy.
- Honey: I like to use honey instead of sugar to sweeten this breakfast recipe. It adds a delicious flavor and I prefer to avoid white sugar when I can.
- Cinnamon: A dash of cinnamon gives this french toast a decadent and rich flavor.
- Vanilla extract: A must for french toast!
- Butter: For cooking the French toast, and also for spreading on it!
Variations and Substitutions
- You could use maple syrup, coconut sugar, or organic cane sugar instead of the honey. All of these will add a delicious sweet flavor! Just use the same measurement for whichever sweetener you choose.
- You can use any type of bread that you like, I just prefer the flavor of sourdough!
- Feel free to add any spices you like! Nutmeg, cardamom, or pumpkin pie spice are excellent choices.
How to Make Sourdough French Toast
Step 1: Crack eggs in a medium-sized bowl. Add in milk, honey, cinnamon, and vanilla, and whisk until everything is well combined.
Step 2: Dunk a slice of sourdough bread into the egg mixture. Flip it to make sure it is fully covered in the mixture.
Step 3: Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and add butter. Place the dunked bread slice the hot cast iron skillet with butter and let it cook for a few minutes. Flip it and let it cook for a few minutes on the other side.
Step 4: Once the eggs are set, remove the bread from the skillet and top with your favorite toppings. Serve and enjoy!
Helpful Tips
- You can make the egg batter ahead of time to make breakfast a breeze. Just use it within 1-2 days.
- This recipe is an excellent way to use bread that is a little stale!
- My favorite way to cook french toast is on a cast iron skillet. It cooks evenly, doesn’t stick to the pan at all, and has the perfect crispiness. When cooking on a cast iron skillet, it is important to heat the skillet first to avoid sticking. You will also want to use coconut oil or butter to fry it in.
Best French Toast Toppings
Sourdough french toast can be enjoyed on its own, or it can be topped with butter, syrup, or fruit. My favorite way is just good old-fashioned butter and maple syrup. Here are some more fun ideas:
- Peanut butter and maple syrup
- Peanut butter and honey
- Butter and honey or maple syrup
- Nut butter and banana slices
- Butter and fresh berries
- Diced apples and cinnamon
- Nut butter and jelly
- Powdered sugar
- Butter and fruit syrup
Recipe FAQs
French toast makes delicious leftovers. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can make a double batch at the beginning of the week and warm it up during the week for an easy and healthy breakfast for the kids before school.
You can make this recipe dairy-free easily! Just use a dairy-free alternative milk instead of cow’s milk and cook the french toast in coconut oil instead of butter.
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Sourdough French Toast
Ingredients
- 1 loaf sourdough bread
- 4 eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons butter for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat and add half the butter to it. You can add more butter as needed throughout cooking.
- Crack eggs in a medium-size bowl. Add in milk, honey, cinnamon, and vanilla and whisk until everything is well combined.
- Dunk a slice of sourdough bread into the egg mixture. Flip it once completely covering in the mixture.
- Place it on a hot cast-iron skillet with butter and let it cook for a few minutes. Flip and let it cook for a few minutes on the other side.
- Once the eggs are set, remove the bread from the skillet and top with favorite toppings. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
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- You can make the egg batter ahead of time to make breakfast a breeze. Just use it within 1-2 days.
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- This recipe is an excellent way to use bread that is a little stale!
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- My favorite way to cook french toast is on a cast iron skillet. It cooks evenly, doesn’t stick to the pan at all, and has the perfect crispiness. When cooking on a cast iron skillet, it is important to heat the skillet first to avoid sticking. You will also want to use coconut oil or butter to fry it in.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
French toast is a favorite here! We haven’t jumped on the sourdough bandwagon yet, because we travel so much, but I’m tempted just to bring that “stuff” around with us so I can enjoy the benefits. Ha!
Haha there ya go! It is like a pet or another child!!!
Such a classic! Never can go wrong with french toast when using a cast iron skillet. That’s my favorite way to make it, too!
It makes it so delicious!
This looks absolutely divine!! You always have the most delicious recipes!!
Thank you so much!
My family loves french toast so we will have to try this recipe. I also love the toping ideas! Thanks!
That’s such a yummy recipe idea! I can’t wait to try it out! 🙂