Texas Toast French Toast (Thick, Crispy & Easy Recipe)

Is Texas Toast Good for French Toast?

Yes, Texas toast is one of the best breads for French toast. Its thick slices soak up the egg mixture without falling apart, creating a crispy outside and soft, fluffy center.

What Is Texas Toast?

Texas toast is thick-cut white bread, usually sliced about twice as thick as regular sandwich bread. This thickness helps it hold up well in recipes like French toast, where it needs to absorb liquid without becoming soggy.

Ingredient Notes

This is a great recipe because all you need are basic ingredients to make a quick breakfast everyone is sure to love.

• Texas Toast: This is the perfect bread to make this recipe. If you can’t find it see below for some other options. 
• Eggs: We use 4 large eggs to achieve the perfect ratio of eggs and milk. 
• Milk: I like whole milk in this recipe because higher fat milk results in a richer and more flavorful French toast. However, you can use lower fat milk or even almond milk or soy milk if you have dietary preferences or requirements. 
• Vanilla: Adds a warm and cozy flavor to this dish. Be sure to use pure vanilla extract and not vanilla flavor. 
• Spices: We add a good amount of ground cinnamon and just a dash of ground nutmeg to enhance the flavor in this dish. 

How to Make Texas Toast French Toast

1. Heat griddle or large skillet over medium heat.
2. Whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a shallow bowl or dish. 
3. Coat both sides of the bread with egg mixture and cook on a buttered grill pan or skillet for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.

How Long Should You Soak Texas Toast for French Toast?

Soak Texas toast for about 10–15 seconds per side. Because it’s thicker than regular bread, it needs a little more time to absorb the egg mixture—but don’t oversoak, or it can become too soft and fall apart.

What Is the Difference Between Texas Toast and French Toast?

Texas toast is a type of thick-cut bread, while French toast is a dish made by dipping bread in an egg mixture and cooking it. Texas toast is often used to make French toast because its thick slices hold up well and create a better texture.

Can You Bake French Toast with Texas Toast?

Yes, Texas toast works well for baked French toast casseroles because its thickness helps it hold its shape while soaking up the custard.

Topping Ideas

• pancake syrup, any flavor
• pure maple syrup
• powdered sugar
• nut butter
• fresh fruit
• nuts
• Nutella
• honey
• caramel sauce

Storage

For best results, store leftover French toast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3 days. I use a zip-top bag.

How to Freeze French Toast for Meal Prep

Place cooked French toast on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a single layer and let cool completely then flash freeze them for 1-2 hours. 

When the slices are frozen place them in freezer bags, taking care to get as much air out of the bags as possible. Freeze for 1-2 months. 

How to Reheat French Toast

Refrigerated or frozen French toast can be reheated in the microwave for about 30 – 60 seconds, in the toaster or toaster oven until they are crispy on the outside and heated through, in a skillet in a little bit of melted butter over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or in the oven at 350° for 5-10 minutes.

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