After much researching and testing, I found that this recipe from Alton Brown is my favorite. The honey gives it some sweetness without all the extra sugar (if you are like me, you already drown it syrup anyway). I follow his 2-3 min suggestion on the pan and it ends up perfect. If you make several rounds, however, make sure you keep a close eye on it because as the pan gets hotter, the cooking time decreases.
Another nice thing about this recipe is it's versatility. I made this the day after a holiday weekend, which meant the fridge was pretty bare, meaning no milk (we should have a cow in the backyard with all the milk my family consumes). We did however, have some vanilla coconut milk. After about 5 minutes of deliberation, seriously staring into the fridge, I decided that I really, really wanted - no needed- french toast.
My risk was a success! My brother didn't even notice until I pressed him to tell me if it tasted strange, he silently shook his head no while continuing to eat. This makes a great non-dairy option for those who are allergic. For my mom and sister who can't have gluten, this batter also works with any sort of gluten-free bread you like. More options:
- Substitute regular milk for half and half (or coconut milk like I did)
- Add a little cinnamon sugar on top just before putting into pan
- Fresh fuit tastes amazing on top, especially strawberries, raspberries and orange slices
- Can't go wrong with a healthy serving of whipped cream
- Experiment with different breads (I avoid anything whole wheat/whole grain). Good 'ol Wonder white bread and Butternut are good, cheap options.
