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French Toast
Breakfast
French Toast

Prep: 10 min

Cook: 15 min (Griddle) | 30 min (Dutch Oven)

Servings: 8

Tools & Equipment List

Butter Knife, Measuring Cups, Measuring Spoons, Spatula, Griddle or Skillet, Wooden Spoon, Mixing Bowl, Whisk, Baking Dish (9x13)

INGREDIENTS

  • 16 thick slices of bread — white, sourdough, or brioche (day-old is ideal)

  • 6–8 eggs

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (griddle method only — omit for Dutch oven)

  • 1⅓ cups milk (2 cups for Dutch oven)

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • 2–3 tablespoons ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract

  • 1½ cups blueberries or mixed berries


Toppings (self-serve): Butter, Maple syrup and Fresh berries

Meat (choose one): Ham, Sausage or Bacon

Ingredients List

Berries

Maple Syrup

Flour - All-Purpose

Vanilla Extract

Bread - French

Sugar - Granulated

Cinnamon (Ground)

Sea Salt

Butter

Eggs

Ham

Sausage

Bacon

INSTRUCTIONS


Griddle Method

  • Whisk flour and eggs until smooth, add milk, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla

  • Pour batter into a shallow dipping dish

  • Heat griddle over medium-high, melt a pat of butter to coat surface

  • Dip each bread slice, soaking both sides, place on hot griddle

  • Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown

  • Work in batches, adding butter between each batch

  • Keep finished slices covered and warm while remaining batches cook


Dutch Oven Method

  • Light coals and allow to ash over before cooking

  • Line 12-inch Dutch oven with parchment paper

  • Tear bread into 2-inch pieces and place evenly in Dutch oven

  • Whisk eggs, add salt, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and 2 cups milk

  • Drizzle batter over bread pieces, toss lightly until evenly coated

  • Sprinkle berries over the top and mix in gently

  • Place over 8 coals on the bottom, 17 coals on the lid

  • Bake approximately 30 minutes until top is set and golden, check at 25 minutes


Setting Up the Topping Bar

  • Set out butter, maple syrup, and fresh berries with serving spoons

  • Cook meat separately on griddle or cast iron skillet

  • Each person plates their own French toast and adds preferred toppings and meat


Serve: Serve French toast hot. Keep finished slices or the Dutch oven covered to retain heat during serving.

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