Milk Bread French Toast
Golden milk bread French toast with a crisp exterior and soft, custardy center. Simple skillet method using milk and egg for rich flavor in minutes.
Equipment
- 1 | Cast-iron skillet | or heavy nonstick pan
- 1 | Spatula | for flipping
- 1 | Small pitcher or measuring cup | for pouring milk
- 1 | Spoon | for egg mixture
Ingredients
- 2 | | thick slices milk bread |
- 1/2 | cup | milk |
- 1 | | large egg |
- 1 | tbsp | butter |
- 1 | pinch | salt |
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
- Place one milk bread slice in the pan and toast until lightly golden.
- Flip the bread and toast the second side briefly.
- Pour the milk evenly over the bread and let it soak.
- Beat the egg with salt and spoon it over the soaked bread.
- Cook until the egg sets and the bottom is golden.
- Remove to a board, rest briefly, then pull apart and serve hot.
Notes
Best enjoyed immediately for maximum crispness.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 1 day and reheat in a skillet.
Use day-old milk bread if possible for better absorption.
Whole milk gives the richest results.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 1 day and reheat in a skillet.
Use day-old milk bread if possible for better absorption.
Whole milk gives the richest results.