Cozy french toast recipe using thick slices of gluten-free bread. It makes for the an indulgent morning breakfast or brunch
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If you’ve been craving a classic breakfast favorite without the gluten, this gluten-free French toast recipe is about to become your new go-to. It’s made with your favorite gluten-free bread, eggs, milk, and a touch of cinnamon, it’s perfectly crisp on the outside and soft and fluffy in the center. Whether you’re making weekend brunch for the family or a cozy weekday breakfast, this easy gluten-free recipe comes together in minutes and tastes absolutely indulgent. Serve it with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or a dusting of powdered sugar for the ultimate comfort food start to your day. If you’re entertaining for the holidays consider this Gluten-Free Eggnog French Toast.
Ingredients
Brioche or Gluten-Free Bread – Use thick slices of brioche or your favorite gluten-free bread. This is a favorite gluten-free bread that I use.
Milk – Whole Milk is recommended but you can use your favorite milk or non-dairy milk.
Egg – You will need 1 large egg
Cinnamon – Use your favorite cinnamon
Orange Juice – OJ enhances the flavor of the custard.
Vanilla Extract – For added flavor
Salt – Use fine sea salt
Maple Syrup – To drizzle over the french toast
Butter – Salted butter is recommended but unsalted will also work
Toppings – Fresh fruit such as strawberries, bananas, peaches, nuts, etc.
Instructions
Slice the bread into thick slices.
In a large shallow bowl add the 1 cup of milk, 1 large egg, 1 tsp of cinnamon, 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract, 1 tbsp of orange juice, and 1/8 tsp of sea salt. Mix well until fully combined.
Add the sliced bread to the custard in batches. Let it sit in the custard for a few minutes, then flip the sliced bread and let it soak in the custard for another 1-2 minutes. Repeat as needed until all the bread is fried.
In a large skillet add enough butter to coat the bottom of it once it’s melted.
Remove the sliced bread from the custard letting excess batter run off, then place the bread into the skillet. Cook as many slices as you can in the skillet.
Fry the one side of the bread until lightly crispy and brown approximately 1 minute, then flip and brown the second side.
Repeat using the rest of the slices, adding more butter as needed.
Once the bread is lightly browned remove to a plate and top with a bit of butter, desired fruit toppings, powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Recipe Tips
- For gluten-free bread try to find bread you can slice, rolls may be a good option.
- Make sure you let the bread soak in the custard it makes for a soft center
- You may need to use more butter depending on how large your skillet is
- Use a good quality salted butter if you can, it gives more flavor
- Dust the french toast with powdered sugar for a nice finishing touch
Recipe Substitutions
- You can use non-dairy milk and butter if needed
Best Gluten-Free French Toast Recipe (Crispy, Fluffy & Easy)
Ingredients
- 4 slices Brioche or Gluten-Free Bread, sliced thick
- 1 cup Whole Milk or Cream Can sub in half & half, or 2% milk
- 1 Egg, Large
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1 tbsp Orange Juice
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/8 tsp Sea Salt, fine
- 1/4 cup Butter, salted can substitute unsalted
- 1 cup Fresh Fruit, sliced
- 4 tbsp Maple Syrup
Instructions
- Slice the bread into thick slices.
- In a large shallow bowl add the 1 cup of milk/cream, 1 large egg, 1 tsp of cinnamon, 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract, 1 tbsp of orange juice, and 1/8 tsp of sea salt. Mix well until fully combined.
- Add the sliced bread in batches to the custard. Let it sit in the custard for a few minutes, then flip the sliced bread and let it soak in the custard for another 1-2 minutes.
- In a large skillet on medium low heat add enough butter to coat the bottom of it once it's melted.
- Remove the sliced bread from the custard letting excess batter run off, then place the bread into the skillet. Cook as many slices as you can in the skillet.
- Fry the one side of the bread until lightly crispy and brown approximately 1 minute, then flip and brown the second side.
- Repeat using the rest of the slices, adding more butter as needed.
- Once the bread is lightly browned remove to a plate and top with a bit of butter, desired fruit toppings, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
