Today, I’m posting a breakfast food that I make for my kids alllll the time. When I’m wanting to be fancy for a brunch or something, or have planned ahead to make French Toast, I use Texas Toast, which is just thick sliced white bread. Franz sells it right in the bread aisle at your grocery store.
On school mornings, I just use the normal Orowheat Buttermilk Bread that I use for the kids’ sandwiches. Spoiler alert: It’s a little better with Texas Toast, and much more beautiful, but still delicious the regular bread way. It’s one of my kids’ favorite breakfasts and it’s so quick and easy to make.
There are a couple of common mistakes that can really mess up your french toast. You don’t want to turn your griddle heat up too high- the outsides will burn and the inside will be soggy. You don’t want to use too much milk. Your batter should be more egg-y than milk-y if you want non-soggy toast.
Serve this spread with butter, sprinkled with powdered sugar, and fresh berries, or drizzle in in syrup for the best breakfast on earth.
Sometimes, I cut mine into hearts, just for fun, with a heart shaped cookie cutter. If my kids didn’t always eat sugar cookies and chocolate for breakfast on Valentine’s Day, I’d definitely serve this for breakfast in little heart shapes.
Why does my French toast come out soggy in the middle? In addition to cooking method, you need to make sure you are using the right bread. If you use fresh bread it will be soggy. If you use bread that is dried out sone then it absorbs the liquid better.
Today, I’m posting a breakfast food that I make for my kids alllll the time. When I’m wanting to be fancy for a brunch or something, or have planned ahead to make French Toast, I use Texas Toast, which is just thick sliced white bread. Franz sells it right in the bread aisle at your grocery store.
Sometimes, I cut mine into hearts, just for fun, with a heart shaped cookie cutter. If my kids didn’t always eat sugar cookies and chocolate for breakfast on Valentine’s Day, I’d definitely serve this for breakfast in little heart shapes.
On school mornings, I just use the normal Orowheat Buttermilk Bread that I use for the kids’ sandwiches. Spoiler alert: It’s a little better with Texas Toast, and much more beautiful, but still delicious the regular bread way. It’s one of my kids’ favorite breakfasts and it’s so quick and easy to make.
There are a couple of common mistakes that can really mess up your french toast. You don’t want to turn your griddle heat up too high- the outsides will burn and the inside will be soggy. You don’t want to use too much milk. Your batter should be more egg-y than milk-y if you want non-soggy toast.
Serve this spread with butter, sprinkled with powdered sugar, and fresh berries, or drizzle in in syrup for the best breakfast on earth.
French toast is the champion of brunch. Nothing says “weekend” like tucking into what should be a dessert (its basically fried bread pudding) and washing it down with something bubbly that you can cloak in orange juice and serve in a flute. We asked Bon Appetits senior food editor Alison Roman and digital food editor Dawn Perry to troubleshoot our most common French toast mistakes. Their tips below:
How do you make French toast not soggy?
FAQ
How do you know when French toast is fully cooked?
What happens if you soak French toast too long?
How to avoid soggy French toast?
The first key to avoiding soggy French toast is using fresh bread. When it comes to French toast, not all bread is created equal. Stale bread has a harder time soaking up the custard mixture, which can lead to uneven cooking and, you guessed it, sogginess. Opt for bread that’s still soft and has a bit of give when you press on it.
Why is French toast soggy?
There are several factors that can make French Toast soggy. Here are some of the common mistakes people make. It may not have been the right kind. You want sturdy and spongy bread that won’t break apart easily as it absorbs the custard. Croissants, Challah, Brioche, pullman loaf, and banana bread all make great candidates.
Why does my French toast stick to the Pan?
If you are using a bread that is too soft, it will soak up too much of the egg mixture and become soggy. Try using a denser bread and making sure the pan is hot before you add the bread. If your French toast sticks to the pan, it is likely because the pan is too hot.
What bread makes soggy French toast?
Another bread that makes for soggy French toast is crusty, rustic bread with lots of large holes. Although this rustic bread is heartier and has more flavor, the big holes catch dollops of the custard and create soggy toast.