Texas Toast French Toast Recipe
Texas Toast French Toast is thick, fluffy, buttery, and perfect for turning an ordinary breakfast into something extra cozy.
Using thick slices of Texas toast gives you soft centers with golden crispy edges, making this an easy breakfast recipe that feels like something from your favorite diner.
Whether you’re making breakfast for a weekend brunch, holiday morning, or just craving comfort food, this recipe comes together quickly with simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
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Why You’ll Love This French Toast Recipe
- Beginner & family-friendly recipe
- Thick slices soak up the custard mixture perfectly
- Crispy golden edges with soft fluffy centers
- Great brunch recipe and perfect for holidays or freezer breakfasts
- Easy to customize with toppings and flavors
How to Make French Toast with Texas Toast
- Use stale bread because it will soak up the custard mixture better without becoming soggy. You can leave the bread slices out overnight to dry them slightly.
- Take each slice of Texas toast and dip it into the egg mixture, coating both sides.
- While Texas toast is thicker than regular bread, don’t soak it too long in the egg mixture or it may become mushy. A few seconds on each side should be enough.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and butter the pan generously as it helps create that perfect golden crust on the French toast.
- Once melted, place the soaked bread slices in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
Top your French toast with classic choices like warm maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream for a delicious breakfast.
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One of the biggest mistakes is soaking the bread too long. While Texas toast is thicker and can handle more liquid than regular bread, oversoaking can make the center mushy instead of fluffy. Another mistake is cooking French toast over heat that’s too high. Medium heat helps the inside cook evenly while still giving the outside a golden brown crust.
Usually only about 10–15 seconds per side in the egg mixture. Since the slices are thicker, they absorb more custard than regular sandwich bread, but soaking too long can make the bread fall apart. The goal is to coat the bread thoroughly while still keeping the slices sturdy enough to flip easily during cooking.
You can substitute with another thick-sliced bread such as brioche or challah. These breads also work well for absorbing the egg mixture and create a rich, fluffy French toast.
What to Serve with French Toast
- Crispy bacon
- Breakfast sausage
- Fresh fruit salad
- Scrambled eggs
- Hash browns
- Iced coffee or hot coffee
Looking for some more ways to start your day? Try French toast recipes like homemade French toast sticks or a French toast casserole. You could also whip up some warm, gooey cinnamon rolls or explore our main dish recipes that are perfect for feeding a crowd!
Be sure to check out all of these delicious recipes using texas toast for new ideas!
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Texas Toast French Toast
Ingredients
- 8 slices of bread – Texas Toast
- 4 large eggs
- ⅔ cup milk
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 4-8 strawberries sliced
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- a pinch of salt
- syrup
Instructions
- Heat a square griddle or large skillet over medium heat.
- Slice the strawberries.
- Add eggs, milk, and cinnamon to a shallow dish and whisk until completely combined.
- Dip each side of the texas toast into the egg mixture and place bread in the frying pan.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes, until lightly browned, then flip and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes.
- At 2 pieces of french toast to each plate, and top with butter (if desired), strawberries, and syrup.
Notes
- Store leftover Texas Toast French Toast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, warm slices in a toaster oven, skillet, or air fryer until heated through and slightly crisp again.
- You can also freeze cooked French toast slices between layers of parchment paper for quick breakfasts later.
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