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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast Recipes

    Published: Jul 30, 2021 Modified: May 8, 2023 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    Sourdough French Toast

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    You've never had a french toast recipe like this before. It's fluffy, well-spiced, sweet, and absolutely perfect. Best part? You don't need stale bread, so just grab a loaf of sourdough and get started!

    three slices of sourdough french toast on a white plate with fresh strawberries

    Using sourdough for french toast may not be your first choice but it should be. Whether you enjoy sourdough or not, this recipe is good great.

    We aren't big fans of sourdough around here. In fact, we rarely buy it, if ever. But I just HAD to try it in french toast and I am so glad that I did because this french toast recipe with sourdough bread will be my new go-to recipe.

    The bread soaks in the egg mixture well enough that even though the bread is fresh, you still get firm outsides and a custard-like center. The sweet offsets the tangy bread and together, they harmonize to the point where every bite is blissful.

    This is the BEST sourdough french toast recipe and once you try it I'm sure you'll agree. For a seasonal breakfast option check out my Pumpkin Brioche French Toast.

    Why This Recipe Works

    1. There is no aftertaste of sourdough anywhere. My daughter and my husband both couldn't believe that I had even used sourdough bread when I presented them with their breakfast plates.
    2. Everyone loved it! My picky child even asked if we could have this for breakfast every morning. Yeah, girl, momma's not a morning person... maybe for dinner once in a while.
    3. Simple ingredients. We basically use standard french toast ingredients in this recipe, so most of it may already be in your home or pantry.
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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍽 Equipment Needed
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 📖 Recipe
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    ingredients needed to make french toast with sourdough bread

    🥘 Ingredients

    Eggs- You're going to need some eggs for this recipe.

    Milk- Use milk to help get the eggs to the correct consistency.

    Salt- This is a natural flavor enhancer.

    Brown sugar- Using brown sugar will give you a depth of flavor as well as a nicely caramelized crust.

    Vanilla- Another flavor enhancer.

    Spices- You will want to use cinnamon and nutmeg for a well-spiced egg mixture.

    Flour- Adding flour to your french toast mixture helps the coating to stick to the bread and helps for better results too.

    Butter- This will be used to grease your griddle. You can use nonstick cooking spray if desired, but butter will give the bread a better taste.

    Sourdough bread- Use a loaf of your favorite brand of sliced sourdough bread for the ultimate french toast recipe.

    For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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    • Pie Plate
    • Medium-Sized Skillet or Griddle
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Measuring Cups
    • Spatula

    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to make sourdough french toast with these simple step-by-step instructions:

    On a pie plate, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

    Add in the milk, vanilla, and eggs, and mix well.

    Preheat your skillet or griddle to medium-high heat (about 350 degrees F).

    Place your butter in the pan and let it melt.

    Dip the bread and flip it to coat the other side.

    Cook the bread for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.

    Serve with fresh fruits and maple syrup.

    a hand pouring some syrup over the top of french toast

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    Unlike some other french toast recipes where they want you to use stale bread, sourdough is already a thick crumb, so you can use fresh. This means that the liquid will soak in just enough to give you a great custard filling and a golden edge on the sides.

    While not a tip, I felt like letting you in on a "secret" tip to getting fluffy french toast. I didn't even know about this until recently, but adding flour to the batter really does make all of the difference. Your french toast with sourdough bread will be fluffy and taste incredible!

    With regular (non-floured) french toast, my cinnamon was always rolling off the bread as I held it up to drip off excess egg. The flour, however, coats it well (think like breaded chicken), so every slice is covered in spices. Not only that but it helps to give each slice of bread the perfect texture both inside and out.

    💭 FAQs

    Can french toast be frozen?

    Yes, french toast can be frozen and it makes for an easy and quick breakfast later. Simply make your french toast as directed and place onto a large baking sheet in an even layer. Freeze flat for one hour before transferring to an airtight container. Then allow to remain frozen for up to 2 months. Cook in the microwave or a toaster until heated through.

    What goes well with french toast?

    We love to enjoy our french toast with fresh fruits because the tangy sour berries offset sweet syrup. That said for a more filling meal, eggs, hashbrowns and breakfast meats like sausage and bacon are always welcomed ideas to serve on the side.

    How long is leftover french toast good for?

    You can keep your leftover french toast in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 or 5 days. Reheat it in the microwave or a toaster until warm and then serve with your favorite toppings.

    a plate full of syrup covered french toast with fresh strawberryies and a fork and some drinks in the background

    More great breakfast recipes to try

    • Puff Pastry Egg Tart
    • Dairy Free Waffles
    • Yogurt Banana Split
    • Simple Crepes (with Pancake Mix)

    📖 Recipe

    an upclose view of french toast on a plate with fresh strawberries and coffe and orange juice in background
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    4.67 from 3 votes

    Sourdough French Toast

    You've never had a french toast recipe like this before. It's fluffy, well-spiced, sweet, and absolutely perfect. Best part? You don't need stale bread, so just grab a loaf of sourdough and get started!
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Servings: 6 slices
    Calories: 285kcal
    Cost Recipe $1.24 / Serving $0.41
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    Equipment

    • Pie Plate
    • Medium-Sized Skillet or Griddle
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Measuring Cups
    • Spatula

    Ingredients

    • 4 large Eggs ($0.32)
    • ⅓ cup Milk ($0.06)
    • 1 pinch Salt ($0.02)
    • 1 Tablespoon Brown sugar ($0.01)
    • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract ($0.04)
    • 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon ($0.10)
    • ¼ teaspoon Ground nutmeg ($0.02)
    • 2 Tablespoons All purpose flour ($0.01)
    • 2 Tablespoons Butter, for the griddle ($0.18)
    • 6-8 slices Sourdough bread ($0.48)
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    Instructions

    • In a pie plate whisk together the flour, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
    • Add in the milk, vanilla, and eggs, mix well.
    • Preheat your skillet or griddle to medium-high heat (about 350 degrees F).
    • Place your butter in the pan and let melt.
    • Dip the bread and flip it to coat the other side.
    • Cook the bread for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
    • Serve with fresh fruits and maple syrup.

    Notes

    • You do not need to use stale bread as sourdough is pretty thick and great fresh.
    • Adding flour to the batter helps to make the french toast extra fluffy and helps the mixture to coat and stick to the bread well.
    Freezing.
    • You can freeze your french toast on a baking sheet for one hour until solid and then transfer to an airtight container for up to 2 months. Reheat before serving.
    Leftovers.
    • Your leftover french toast can be kept stored in a Ziploc bag in the fridge for up to 4 days. Warm in the microwave before eating or eat it cold if desired.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 2slices | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 475mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 3mg
    Author NicoleDurham
    Course Breakfast, brunch
    Cuisine American
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