Include in Print View:

How to Make the Best Sourdough French Toast | Easy & Delicious Recipe

Make your breakfast better with the best sourdough french toast recipe. Sourdough's tang and chewiness are perfect for French toast. It's both tasty and healthy.

This guide shows you how to get a golden-brown outside and a soft inside. You'll need ingredients you probably have.

Sourdough french toast beats regular bread because of its longer fermentation. This makes it easier to digest and more flavorful. Its sturdy texture also holds custard well without getting soggy.

Whether you bake your own sourdough or buy it, this recipe is easy yet fancy.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Rest Time 5 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Cooking Method:
Cuisine:
Courses:
Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 175  C
Servings: 2
Estimated Cost: $  6
Calories: 320 kcal per serving
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

This easy and delicious sourdough French toast features crispy edges, a tender custardy center, and the tangy goodness of sourdough bread. Perfect for cozy weekend breakfasts, brunch gatherings, or a sweet breakfast-for-dinner twist.

Ingredients
  • 4 slices Sourdough Bread (thick cut)
  • 2 large Eggs
  • ½ cup Whole Milk
  • ¼ cup Heavy Cream (or substitute with more milk)
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar (or maple syrup)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter (for frying)
  • Maple Syrup (for serving (optional))
  • Fresh Berries (for serving (optional))
Instructions
  1. 1
    Make the Custard: In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, brown sugar, and salt.
  2. 2
    Soak the Bread: Dip each sourdough slice into the custard for about 20 seconds per side. Let excess drip off.
  3. 3
    Cook: Melt butter on a skillet over medium heat. Place slices in the pan and cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
  4. 4
    Serve: Plate and serve with your favorite toppings like maple syrup, powdered sugar, or berries.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Serving Size 2 slices

Amount Per Serving
Calories 320kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g13%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 110mg37%
Sodium 240mg10%
Potassium 140mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 27g9%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
Sugars 6g
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 280 IU
Vitamin C 0.3 mg
Calcium 100 mg
Iron 1.6 mg
Vitamin D 45 IU
Vitamin E 1.2 IU
Vitamin K 1.5 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 1.5 mg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Folate 55 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.6 mcg
Biotin 9 mcg
Pantothenic Acid 0.9 mg
Phosphorus 130 mg
Iodine 25 mcg
Magnesium 20 mg
Zinc 1.2 mg
Selenium 18 mcg
Copper 0.2 mg
Manganese 0.4 mg
Chromium 8 mcg
Molybdenum 15 mcg
Chloride 130 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: Sourdough French Toast
Read it online: https://www.spontaneousrecipes.com/recipe/sourdough-french-toast/
Samantha Doe
Food and Lifestyle Blogger

Hi, I'm Samantha, a full-time food blogger, mother of 2 beautiful daughters and a lovely wife. I live in New Jersey with my family. Loves traveling, sharing new recipes, and spending time with my family.