Description
This Cornflake Crusted French Toast recipe offers a delightful twist on classic French toast by incorporating a crunchy cornflake coating. Perfectly golden and crispy on the outside while tender and fluffy inside, this breakfast treat is served warm with syrup, whipped cream, and fresh fruit for an indulgent start to your day.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 slices Texas toast (sliced diagonally into triangles)
- 8 cups cornflakes (crushed)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Egg Mixture
- 2 cups milk (whole milk or skim milk)
- 2 eggs (at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
To Serve
- Syrup
- Whipped cream
- Fruit and berries
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 200 degrees F to keep the French toast warm after frying.
- Prepare paper towels: Cover a large plate or cutting board with paper towels to drain excess oil from the fried toast.
- Make egg mixture: In a large shallow bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract until combined. Gradually whisk in the flour and baking powder until the batter is smooth and well mixed.
- Prep the cornflakes: Place the crushed cornflakes in a shallow bowl next to the egg batter for easy coating.
- Heat oil: Pour about 1 inch of vegetable oil into a heavy skillet and heat it to 325 degrees F, ready for frying.
- Dip the bread: Dip each slice of Texas toast into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off, then roll it thoroughly in the crushed cornflakes until well-coated.
- Fry the toast: Immediately place the coated bread slices in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 1 minute per side.
- Drain and keep warm: Remove the fried slices and drain on the prepared paper towel-lined plate. Then transfer them to a non-stick baking sheet in the preheated oven to keep warm while frying the remaining slices.
- Serve: Serve the Cornflake Crusted French Toast warm with your choice of syrup, whipped cream, and fresh fruit or berries.
Notes
- You can use either whole or skim milk depending on your preference.
- Ensure the oil temperature is maintained at 325°F for perfectly crispy results without burning.
- Serve immediately for best texture, as the crust softens over time.
- For added flavor, consider using flavored syrups or a dusting of powdered sugar.
- This recipe serves 6, perfect for a family breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
