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Cinnamon Raisin French Toast with Maple Syrup and Strawberries
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Cinnamon Raisin French Toast

Course Breakfast
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Equipment

  • Digital scale (or liquid measuring cups and measuring spoons)
  • Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or silicone mat
  • Heavy bottomed skillet
  • Shallow casserole dish (fitting 1-6 slices or however many slices you can fit in the skillet at one time)
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp (14g) unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbsp (14g) vegetable oil
  • 3 large (155g) eggs
  • ¾ cup (207g) heavy cream
  • ¼ tsp (1.5g) salt
  • ⅛ tsp (0.3g) ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp (0.5g) ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp (12g) spiced rum (optional)
  • 1 tsp (5.8g) vanilla extract
  • 6 slices of Cinnamon Raisin Bread (slices approximately ¾”/2 cm thick and preferably slightly stale)

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Begin by preheating the oven to 250°F/120°C. Line a baking sheet with a sheet of parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set the baking sheet aside.
  • Place the butter and oil in the skillet and set it over medium heat.

Making the Custard

  • While the skillet is heating up, in a bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, rum, and vanilla. Stir until smooth, but not foamy.
  • Pour the custard into the casserole dish and place 1-2 slices of bread into the custard. Allow the slices to soak for about 15 seconds, turn them over, and soak for another 15 seconds on the other side before taking them out. This whole process should take around 30 seconds to complete. The goal is for the bread to absorb some of the custard, but not to be completely saturated. If it absorbs too much liquid, it will start to fall apart. If it doesn’t absorb enough custard, it will be dry inside after it’s cooked. Test your first slice to see what the interior is like. Change your timing based on the test slice.

Cooking the French Toast

  • Place the bread into the skillet and fry it for 3 minutes before using a spatula to flip it. It should be golden brown. If it’s not the correct color, adjust your temperature. Not enough color, then turn up the heat. Too dark, then turn the heat down.
  • Fry the bread on the second side for approximately 2 minutes (or until golden brown).
  • Transfer the Cinnamon Raisin French Toast to the parchment-lined baking sheet and place it in the preheated oven. Keep the French toast in the oven while you cook the remaining slices.

Serving the French Toast

  • Serve Cinnamon Raisin French Toast with maple syrup and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Storing Leftover Cinnamon Raisin French Toast

  • French toast is best the day it’s made but you can store uneaten French Toast in an airtight container in the fridge (for 1-2 days) or in the freezer (for up to 2 months). Reheat the French Toast in the toaster or in a 350°F/180°C oven until hot. Avoid heating French Toast in the microwave because it will be soggy and flimsy.