Copycat Denny’s French Toast Recipe
Copycat Denny’s French Toast Recipe an ideal quick and easy breakfast or brunch treat for any occasion.
With its blend of simple yet essential ingredients like eggs, milk, flour, sugar, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon, you can recreate the authentic taste right at home.
You won’t need any complicated tools or techniques to make this dish, making it suitable for cooks of all experience levels. The trick to getting it just right lies in the balance of flavors and the attention to timing.
Whether you want to surprise your family on a weekend morning or impress guests at a festive brunch, this French Toast recipe is up to the task.
What to serve with this French toast? It’s a versatile dish that pairs well with powdered sugar, butter, and hot syrup. You can also add fresh fruits or a dollop of whipped cream if you like.
It’s all about personalizing it to your taste. And don’t worry about making too much; leftovers can be refrigerated and enjoyed later.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Any kind of bread can be used, but stale or day-old bread tends to absorb the batter better without falling apart.
Yes, feel free to experiment with other spices like nutmeg or cardamom for a unique flavor profile.
Yes, a large skillet can work just as well if you don’t have a griddle.
You can store leftover French toast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
Absolutely, just pop them in the oven or microwave until warmed through. For a crispier texture, you can also reheat them in a skillet.
If you need to change the amount of servings the recipe will make, click on the number of servings in the section under the “Print Recipe” bar, and move the slider up or down to change the number of servings you want. Or to double or triple the recipe, click on the 2x or 3x next to “Ingredients”.
Copycat Denny’s French Toast
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 slices Texas toast thick bread
- 3 tablespoon butter
- powdered sugar as needed
- butter as needed
- maple syrup as needed
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs, milk, flour, sugar, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon.
- Using a wire whisk, mix well until all the ingredients are combined.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- When it's hot, add 1 tablespoon of butter. (If the butter smokes, turn down the heat).
- Dip each slice of bread into the batter for 30 seconds on each side. Allow some of the batter to drip off before moving to the next step.
- Place the dipped bread slices into the skillet or griddle.
- Cook each slice for 1½-2 minutes per side until each side is golden brown.
- Serve the French toast with powdered sugar, butter, and hot syrup.
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