This Sourdough French Toast is a great way to use up some of your sourdough bread that might be a little past its prime. Sourdough bread has a great structure and crust, which helps it hold up better when soaked in the egg mixture. And the sourdough tang complements and balances the sweetness of the egg mixture in French toast. Of course, if you wanted to make this recipe with another type of bread, you could!
Want to make a sourdough loaf before you try this recipe? Try my Easy Sourdough Bread or my Easy Sourdough Discard Bread.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- This easy recipe comes together with less than 15 minutes of hands-on time. You'll have breakfast or brunch ready in just a few minutes!
- You can easily scale this recipe to make fewer or more slices.
- Making French toast is a great way to use up some of your stale sourdough bread if it's past its prime for making sandwiches.
- The crustiness of the sourdough helps this French toast keep its structure, even when you load it up with all your favorite toppings (maple syrup, fruits, and more!).
- Want to try a few other easy sourdough breakfast recipes? Try these Sourdough Discard Waffles and these Sourdough Protein Pancakes.
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Ingredients
There are only a few simple ingredients you'll need to bring this recipe together.
- Sourdough bread: This can be homemade or store-bought, and it can be fresh or slightly stale. You can also make this recipe with a different type of bread if you prefer.
- Want to make a loaf specifically for French toast? Try my Easy Sourdough Bread, Easy Sourdough Discard Bread, or this Sourdough Discard Brioche Bread.
See full recipe below for detailed directions.
Substitutions & Variations
This is a very adaptable recipe and below are a few easy substitutions and variations you can try.
- Use store-bought bread - Make this recipe with homemade bread or store-bought, both will be delicious!
- Change up your toppings - Customize your French toast with different toppings such as maple syrup, fresh fruits, chopped nuts, chocolate chips, and more!
- Make sourdough brioche French toast - Use my Sourdough Discard Brioche Bread to make a brioche French toast!
How to Make Sourdough French Toast
There are only a few key steps to bring this recipe together. The full recipe with detailed directions is at the bottom of this post.
- Step 1: Comine the ingredients in a small shallow dish (a small casserole dish works well).
- Step 2: Soak two slices of sourdough bread in the egg mixture for 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Step 3: Cook in a skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes per side, until browned.
- Step 4: Serve immediately while warm.
Expert Baking Tips
- Thicker bread slices will hold their shape better and soak up more of the egg mixture. Depending on the shape of your loaf, cut your slices to better fit your skillet.
- Use store-bought sourdough bread if you're in a pinch! Or if you have some slightly stale bread in your kitchen, this is a great time to use it.
- Let the bread soak in the egg mixture for 30-60 seconds on each side. If you let the bread soak for too long (15 minutes +), it will start to get soggy and won't hold its shape.
- Top your French toast with your favorite toppings! I like to use butter and maple syrup, or some fresh berries with powdered sugar.
Storage
Refrigerator Storage: Store any leftover French toast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the toaster or microwave for about 30 seconds.
Freezer Storage: Place cooled French toast in a freezer-safe bag or container. Use sheets of parchment paper between the slices to prevent them from sticking together. Reheat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds before serving.
Recipe FAQs
Overnight methods work best for French toast that is baked (like a French toast casserole) rather than individual slices that are cooked in a skillet. For this recipe, I recommend making it the same-day. More to come on an overnight recipe here!
More Sourdough Breakfast Recipes
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Sourdough French Toast
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- ½ cup milk non-dairy or regular dairy
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 8 slices sourdough bread fresh or slightly stale
- Butter for the pan
Instructions
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a large, shallow dish (something wide and flat enough to soak 2 slices of bread, like a small casserole dish).
- Heat a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat. Grease with a pat of butter.
- Working with 2 slices at a time, soak the bread in the egg mixture for 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the soaked slices to the warm skillet and cook uncovered for about 2 minutes on each side, until browned. While one batch is cooking, soak the next two slices of bread in the egg mixture. Repeat until all slices have been soaked and cooked.
- Serve immediately while warm with your favorite toppings.
Jessica Vogl says
A favorite way to use up some of my stale sourdough bread!