Felipe’s French Toast
My dad is know as “Felipe the Cabana Boy” in certain circles, so it only felt right to call his French Toast recipe Felipe’s French Toast. I have so many memories of my dad making this for me as a little girl, and then cutting my slice of bread into 9 perfectly square pieces. I would then reserve the middle-most piece as my last bite, as it would certainly be the most buttery, sugary and delicious. As an adult, when I am craving the nostalgia, warmth, and joy of childhood, I bust out this recipe, even if it’s just for me.
What You’ll Need
4 eggs
1 cup milk
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
4 tbs butter, plus some for serving
8 slices of bread (I love to use thick slices of sour dough that I need to use up before it goes bad)
Serve with maple syrup or sugar.
How to Make
First, let’s prep our egg wash.
Whisk together egg, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla
Next, dip your bread slices into the egg wash.
Lay each slice in the mixture for about ~11 seconds per side, you want to make sure it’s soaked, but not soggy!
Finally, you’re ready to make french toast!
Heat a skillet over medium heat with 1 tbs of butter, letting it melt and coat the pan. Cook soaked bread slices 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and slightly crisp on the edges. Enjoy with cold butter, sugar in the raw, and/or maple syrup!
Enjoy!
