Easy Sourdough French Toast Recipe -

This simple and easy sourdough French toast recipe is the perfect easy breakfast to wake up to!

We love to make delicious family weekend breakfasts, but it’s also nice to have minimal cleanup. That’s why I love this easy-to-make sourdough French toast.

It may not be fancy, but the vanilla extract, whole milk, and sourdough bread make this recipe feel decadent and indulgent.

Add a drizzle of maple syrup, some whipped cream, and fresh berries, and you’ll feel like you’re eating a gourmet breakfast.

The slight tang of sourdough is the perfect contrast to the sweetness of syrup, and the protein in the eggs and milk will satisfy you all morning.

Let’s dive into this simple, easy sourdough breakfast recipe!

For more yummy brunch recipes, try my discard pancakes, waffles, and crepes.

Why You’ll Love It

I used the most basic, simple ingredients for this recipe. It’s quick but still tastes heavenly.
This recipe has no added sugar: it’s a wholesome breakfast featuring simple ingredients
This recipe is a great way to use up stale sourdough bread. You can use sandwich bread or an easy to make boule.

Ingredients

4-6 slices of homemade sourdough bread (I use this sandwich loaf recipe)
2 Large Eggs
2 Tsp Vanilla extract
1 Tsp Cinnamon (or to taste)
1/2 Cup Milk
1/2 tsp nutmeg (optional)

*Notes: Stale bread works great for French toast as it aggressively soaks up the milk mixture. I typically use bread that is only a day old, however. You can also use store-bought sourdough bread!

You can substitute plant-based milk like almond milk if need be.

Tools

Cast iron pan or skillet
Shallow bowl or dish (I use an 8×8 baking dish)
Spatula

How To Make

Whisk the eggs, vanilla extract, milk, and cinnamon in a shallow baking dish. Make sure to whisk everything together until evenly blended.

eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon in a shallow dish

eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon in a shallow dish for dipping French toast

Preheat a skillet to medium heat and grease with a small amount of butter or cooking oil.

Dip one side of the bread in the milk mixture, making sure it’s well coated. Then, flip it over and soak it on the other side.

French toast dipped in egg and milk mixture

French toast dipped in egg and milk mixture on both sides

Place the bread in the hot skillet or griddle, cooking for 2-3 minutes or until the egg mixture is cooked and the bread is golden and slightly crispy.

Flip the bread over and cook on the other side for an additional 2 minutes. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings!

Sourdough French toast being cooked in a pan

Sourdough French toast being cooked in a pan until golden brown

Tips

Try adding nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice for an upgraded french toast variation.
Make sure the pan is hot before starting this recipe.
For a decadent homemade French toast, substitute the milk with heavy cream!
Make sure to cook the toast long enough so the eggs cook through, and the edges of the bread are golden brown
For best results, make sure to use all of the vanilla! It really adds to the flavor.
I like to use thick slices of bread for this recipe.

Serving Suggestions

Here are a few fun topping ideas to make this brunch recipe that much more special:

Honey, peanut butter, and sliced bananas
Homemade whipped cream and fresh fruit
Butter, maple syrup and powdered sugar
Nutella– need I say more!?

Storage

French toast is best eaten fresh, right after cooking. But if you have leftover slices, you can stack them in a single layer and store in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to three days.

To freeze, first set the toast on a baking sheet and freeze. Then, transfer to a freezer-safe bag and freeze it for up to three months.

Try warming up the French toast in the toaster for added crunch.

Faq’s

Can you use fresh bread for French toast?

Yes, you can use fresh bread for this recipe. Typically, old bread works better to absorb the custard mixture, but fresh bread will also work okay.

What is the trick to making French toast?

The trick to making this amazing recipe is to use the right level of heat- don’t turn the burner up too high or the toast will burn. Keep it at medium high heat. Make sure to be generous on the spices and vanilla extract for amazing flavor!