Sourdough French Toast

a white platter with slices of French toast, a small bowl of berries and whipped cream set on a red and white striped napkin.

5 from 33 votes

This sourdough French toast recipe is the perfect blend of crispy and custardy! Make French toast with sourdough bread for a delicious breakfast treat.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Sourdough, french toast, sourdough french toast

Servings: servings

Calories: 525kcal

Author: Renae Gerhardstein

Equipment

electric griddle
bowl (for mixing)
whisk
dipping trays (for dipping the french toast)
pancake turner

Ingredients

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoon sugar
4 tablespoons butter
3 large eggs
⅓ cup milk whole or 2%
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
8 slices sourdough bread (slightly dry)

Instructions

Preheat electric griddle to 350ºF (if using). In a small bowl, combine cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar and set aside.
Melt butter on the griddle or in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Whisk together the cinnamon mixture, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Pour the mixture into a shallow container such as a pie plate or dipping tray.
Dip each side of the sourdough bread in egg mixture, then place it on the griddle or skillet without crowding. Cook french toast slices until golden brown, then flip to cook the other side.
See tips below to keep them warm until serving. Top with butter and drizzle with warmed maple syrup before serving.

Notes

Check out our strawberry French toast recipe to learn how to make fresh strawberry syrup. It is simple to make and it tastes fantastic!
To prevent the slices from drying out, cover the plate with a clean, slightly damp kitchen towel.

Recipe Variations:

Use maple extract instead of vanilla extract, and skip the maple syrup
Sprinkle powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar on top for a prettier presentation. This makes it similar to our easy funnel cakes recipe!
Top it with fresh fruit like sliced bananas, strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries.
Schmear the slices with chocolate hazelnut spread, peanut butter, or almond butter.

Storing Instructions:

Sourdough French toast is best served fresh and warm, but if you have leftovers, you can store them in the fridge for up to 2 days. Simply place the cooled toast on a plate or baking dish and cover it with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Like everything else about this sourdough breakfast recipe, reheating is easy! There are a few options; just choose a method that is the most convenient for you like microwave, toaster, pan frying, or oven
Oven - To reheat the slices all at one time, place a wire cooling rack over a rimmed sheet pan.
Arrange the sourdough French toast in a single layer on the rack, then place the pan in a 350°F oven.

Make Ahead Instructions:

If you like to cook ahead for busy holidays, this sourdough breakfast recipe is calling your name! Not only is it a make-ahead meal, but French toast also freezes well for up to 2 months.

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