Name: Italian Style French Toast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream; pinch of cinnamon; pinch of baking powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon grated fresh orange zest; Note: Mom would add Grand Marnier; You will need a 1-lb whole loaf sliced by hand and thick ( cut 2 to 3 inches thick sliced) should be stale hard bread not fresh; Bread Suggestions: best cut from a whole loaf of Italian bread, egg bread, panettone, ciabatta, Cuban bread, Artisan, and brioche.

First of all Italian Style French Toast is the best ever and it's because of the bread and perfect flavors.

Growing up in the 1960s Dad worked in a bakery and brought home so many whole loaves of bread it would get stale and Mom was the best repurposed food person on earth.

With just some simple pantry ingredients like eggs, milk, vanilla, and a little orange zest, this will be your new favorite recipe.

Remember stale bread is the best, and don't oversoak the bread it will be a soggy mess.

Serve this up with fried meats of any kind or a boiled egg on the side and you can even have breakfast for dinner and a hearty delicious meal.

Add a few side dishes and this will become a family favorite but don't take my word for it, give this one a try first to see.

You may also like to try our Cannoli Stuffed French Toast or bookmark this Italian French Toast plus another easy breakfast recipe like our Homemade Sausage and Cheddar Biscuits, they're so yummy.

Don't forget to add a dollop of mascarpone cheese if you have any it's amazing!

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Italian Style French toast in a griddle pan with butter frying

Best French Toast Tips

always heat the griddle first for the best results
use unsalted butter or olive oil to fry the toast in
do not over-soak the bread or it will be a soggy mess
for sweeter-tasting French toast add a teaspoon of sugar
always use thickly cut bread and the best result is slicing from a whole loaf of Italian bread never use American bread
try using melted Tiramisu ice cream in place of heavy cream or another melted ice cream

this is the mixture in a glass bowl to make french toast copycat from the Denny's restaurant recipe

Shopping List for the Best Italian French Toast Recipe

eggs
whole milk
heavy cream
pinch of cinnamon
pinch of baking powder
vanilla
grated fresh orange zest

this is a french toast copycat batter from the Denny's restaurant recipe

Side Dishes or Additions (set up a breakfast bar station and let them choose )

cooked bacon
cooked breakfast or Italian sausages
fried deli ham
Candian bacon
leftover steak
leftover pork chops
chopped vegetables of any kind
fresh fruits
toppings: jam spreads, flavored syrups, whipped butter, strawberry cream cheese, powdered sugar
sliced tomatoes
homefries
tater tots
whipped cream
chocolate chips
chocolate syrup

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Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Italian Style French Toast

Thick flavorful Italian-style French toast, it's the best!

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 6 MinTotal time: 16 Min

Ingredients

4 eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
pinch of cinnamon
pinch of baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon grated fresh orange zest
Note: Mom would add Grand Marnier
You will need a 1-lb whole loaf sliced by hand and thick ( cut 2 to 3 inches thick sliced) should be stale hard bread not fresh
Bread Suggestions: best cut from a whole loaf of Italian bread, egg bread, panettone, ciabatta, Cuban bread, Artisan, and brioche.

Instructions

In a large baking square deep dish, whisk the eggs, milk, cream, cinnamon, baking powder, and vanilla and peel together.
Lay the bread slices in the dish and let soak for 30 to 45 seconds.
Using a griddle heated on medium, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter.
Place the thickly sliced bread on the griddle and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown (we wait for crispy edges).
Serve with real maple syrup, honey, fresh ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, or jam.
Garnish with whipped cream if you prefer. You can sprinkle pecans on top or chocolate chips too for a real treat.

Notes

Best French Toast Tips

always heat the griddle first for the best results
use unsalted butter or olive oil to fry the toast in
do not over-soak the bread or it will be a soggy mess
for sweeter-tasting French toast add a teaspoon of sugar
always use thickly cut bread and the best result is slicing from a whole loaf of Italian bread never use American bread
try using melted Tiramisu ice cream in place of heavy cream or another melted ice cream

Side Dishes or Additions (set up a breakfast bar station and let them choose )

cooked bacon
cooked breakfast or Italian sausages
fried deli ham
Candian bacon
leftover steak
leftover pork chops
chopped vegetables of any kind
fresh fruits
toppings: jam spreads, flavored syrups, whipped butter, strawberry cream cheese, powdered sugar
sliced tomatoes
homefries
tater tots
whipped cream
chocolate chips
chocolate syrup

Nutrition Facts

Calories

165.09

Fat (grams)

6.22 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

3.13 g

Carbs (grams)

20.64 g

Fiber (grams)

0.87 g

Net carbs

19.77 g

Sugar (grams)

2.62 g

Protein (grams)

6.55 g

Sodium (milligrams)

256.73 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

66.99 mg

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