French Toast

Appears in
Professional Cooking: 10th Edition
Professional Cooking

By Wayne Gisslen

Published 2025

  • About
French toast in different versions is popular in many regions, and it has the advantage of being an excellent way to utilize day-old bread.
Basic French toast consists of slices of bread dipped in a batter of eggs, milk, a little sugar, and flavorings. French toast is cooked on a griddle like pancakes.
Variations may be created by changing the basic ingredients:
  • Bread. White pullman bread is standard. Specialty versions can be made with French bread, rich egg bread, or whole grain breads.
  • Batter. Milk is the usual liquid, mixed with egg in various proportions. Deluxe versions may include cream or sour cream.
  • Flavorings. Vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg are popular choices. Other possibilities are grated lemon and orange rind, ground anise, rum, and brandy.