{"id":42457,"date":"2025-11-23T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-23T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/?p=42457"},"modified":"2025-11-22T20:02:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T04:02:52","slug":"crispy-french-toast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/crispy-french-toast\/","title":{"rendered":"Extra Crispy French Toast: A Crunchy Twist on a Classic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you tired of soggy and lackluster French toast? Do you dream of perfectly crispy edges and a fluffy, custardy center? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look no further, because in this article, we are diving into the art of making the perfect Crispy French toast. And it only takes one extra simple step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get ready to impress your taste buds and your brunch guests, because here's how to make the crispiest French toast you've ever tasted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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French Toast is a staple in my house for breakfast, brunch and brinner (breakfast for dinner). Simple ingredients we usually have on hand, easy to make up in minutes, and a hearty helping of custardy comfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And it is so easy to adapt to different tastes, including both sweet and savory (think Monte Cristo sandwiches<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the best bread for French Toast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While you can use any bread for French Toast, some lend themselves better to creating that gooey custard like center without falling apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this batch, I used Alfaro's Artesano bread (not a sponsor) because it is nice and thick... and it was on sale. French bread, challah, and brioche also work well. If you want a special citrusy seasonal treat, pick up some panettone when it is available in late November through early January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two things I recommend is to cut the bread \u00be to 1 inch and don't<\/em> use fresh bread. Slightly stale bread will hold up better to the milk mixture. If you have fresh bread, toast it in a 300 degree oven for 10-15 minutes before proceeding with the recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you make Crispy French Toast?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The trick to extra crispy French Toast is to add a crumb topping after soaking but just before cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have seen recipes that use crushed cornflakes or panko for the crumb. I opted to use the two worst pieces of the loaf for making French Toast, the heel (aka the end, the butt, or the crust pieces). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The heels have too much crust and will never achieve the custardy center. Instead, I popped those two pieces in the food processor with some brown sugar and cinnamon, and pulsed to make my own crumbs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you cook the bread, the crumbs get and stay crispier than the outer crust. This gives you a nice crunch with every bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Vegan Options for French Toast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

French Toast is easy to adapt to specialized diets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gluten-free bread or Keto bread can be used with no changes required to the recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dairy-free milk can be switched in ounce for ounce for the whole milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make a vegan version, you can use your favorite egg substitute such as a store-bought plant-based egg mix or 3 teaspoons of ground flaxseeds soaked in the milk for a few minutes to gel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More French Toast Recipes from #OurFamilyTable<\/h2>\n\n\n
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French Toast is wonderfully versatile. Start with bread, eggs, and milk then go from there. You can swap out the bread, add a variety of ingredients, cook it on the stove, or bake it in the oven. Here's some inspiration for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

French Toast Recipes<\/H3>\n