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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast and Brunch

    Sourdough French Toast

    Published: Jul 17, 2023, Last Modified: Aug 13, 2023 by Janessa.

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    Weekend breakfasts just got even better with this easy sourdough French toast recipe. The perfect way to use up your thick slices of leftover sourdough bread, garnish with all of your favorite toppings for a delicious breakfast treat that the whole family will love!

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    • The Ingredients
    • The Method
    • Leftovers and Storage
    • Make it Your Own
    • Serving Ideas
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    Plate of French toast topped with butter and maple syrup.

    Classic French toast is one of my favorite brunch recipes to start a relaxing Saturday morning.

    But a few months ago when we had some of my mom's homemade sourdough bread around, it got even better.

    It had the best texture! As per usual, I sliced up the fresh bread the night before and left it sit out overnight to allow it to soak up all of the delicious egg custard.

    And it was simply fantastic.

    So if you've been looking for a way to up your homemade French toast game, I highly recommend making it with some crusty sourdough bread.

    You'll love it!

    The Ingredients

    Ingredients for sourdough French toast.
    • Sourdough Bread- For best results, use slightly stale sourdough bread slices. I like to set the bread out the night before so that it dries out a bit in order to soak up the egg custard mixture without getting soggy. If you'd like to use a different bread, you can make this recipe with any bread you like- just make sure it has dried out a bit.
    • Eggs
    • Coconut Milk- I love making this recipe with coconut milk for the rich flavor that it adds. But you can use any dairy or dairy-free milk instead.
    • Maple Syrup- Melted honey or brown sugar can be used instead.
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Cinnamon

    The Method

    1. Mix Egg Mixture. In a large shallow dish (I like to use a pie plate), whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon.

    Custard ingredients whisked together in a shallow dish.

    2. Dip Bread. Dunk the stale bread into the egg mixture for 10-15 seconds per side.

    Bread dipped in custard.

    3. Cook. Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and grease with coconut oil or butter. Place the soaked bread on the greased and heated griddle or skillet. Let the French toast cook for 2-4 minutes per side until lightly golden brown.

    French toast cooking on a griddle.

    4. Serve.

    Leftovers and Storage

    To Store: Cool leftover French toast completely on a wire rack and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    To Freeze: Allow to cool completely on a wire rack and then freeze in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Once frozen, place in a container or bag and store in the freezer bag for up to 3 months.

    To Reheat: Reheat in the microwave until warmed through, toast in the toaster or bake in the oven at 350 F for 5-10 minutes. No need to thaw before reheating.

    Plate of French toast with sliced oranges and berries.

    Make it Your Own

    • Include Almond Extract- For extra flavor, add ¼ teaspoon of almond extract. (I love this simple French toast variation!)
    • Citrus French Toast- Add the zest of one orange or lemon. If you'd like, you can also replace half of the milk with orange juice.
    • Make it Gluten Free- Use a gluten free sourdough bread.
    • Savory French Toast- Omit the cinnamon, maple syrup and vanilla. Add ¼ teaspoon of salt and garnish with savory toppings such as chives and bacon.

    Serving Ideas

    Enjoy Sourdough French Toast with all of your favourite toppings! Some ideas:

    • Butter and Maple Syrup
    • Greek Yogurt
    • Nut Butter (such as Macadamia Butter)
    • Fresh Berries
    • Sliced Bananas or Apples
    • Whipped Heavy Cream
    • Or try one of these 23 Delicious Healthier Toppings for Pancakes (Or French Toast)
    Top views of two plates of sourdough French toast.

    Tips for Success

    To achieve perfect French Toast (and avoid soggy French toast), follow these tips!

    • Use slightly stale bread- the best bread for French toast is slightly stale and dried out. That way it can soak up all of the custard without becoming soggy.
    • Slice the bread ahead of time- slice up the bread and set the slices of bread out on a flat plate the night before to allow them to dry out.

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    Sourdough French Toast

    Sourdough bread makes for delicious French toast! For best results, use slightly stale bread and set it out the night before to allow it to dry out. Top your toast with butter, berries, syrup and more for a delicious brunch.
    5 from 39 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 212kcal

    Ingredients

    • 4 slices sourdough
    • 2 eggs
    • ⅔ cup coconut milk
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • ½ tablespoon vanilla
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
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    Instructions

    • (Optional) For best results, slice the bread and set it out the night before to allow it to dry out.
    • In a large shallow dish (such as a pie plate), whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, maple syrup and cinnamon.
    • Dunk the stale bread into the egg mixture for 10-15 seconds per side.
    • Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat (350-400 °F) and grease with coconut oil or butter.
    • Place the soaked bread on the greased and heated griddle or skillet. Let the French toast cook for 2-4 minutes per side until lightly golden brown.

    Notes

    Leftovers
    Cool leftover French toast completely on a wire rack and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
    Reheat in the microwave until warmed through, toast in the toaster or bake in the oven at 350 F for 5-10 minutes. No need to thaw before reheating.
    *Nutrition is an estimate and will vary depending on the specific bread you use. Does not include toppings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. Sarah

      July 17, 2023 at 3:24 pm

      5 stars
      I'm on vacation this week so I decided to make this to treat myself to an extra delicious breakfast on Monday morning- OMG, so good!! I love the extra bit of texture and flavor that the sourdough adds.

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      • Janessa

        July 17, 2023 at 3:24 pm

        I'm glad you liked this recipe, Sarah! Thank you for your kind review!

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