BEST Eggless French Toast Recipe (2024)

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Ingredients Notes & Substitutions

Amounts are included in the printable recipe below (scroll down).You’ll need:

• Milk: Forcooking and baking, I like to use whole milk. However, you can use any milk you have handy.
• Cornstarch: This ingredient will help to thicken the mixture and create the “custard”.
• Spices: I add ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg. These will boost the flavor of your French Toast. A sprinkle ofpumpkin pie spiceor gingerbread spice also tastes great during the holidays.
• Sugar: Regular white granulated sugar o caster sugar.
• Black salt: I only use it to add the “eggy” tasteto the custard. You can omit it or substitute it for regular salt.
• Nutritional yeast: In this recipe, the nutritional yeast will add a rich touch of flavor. If not available, you can substitute for 1 more tablespoon of cornstarch.
• Vanilla Extract: For optimal flavor, reach for pure vanilla instead of imitation. Even better, tryhomemade vanilla extract!
• Butter — The butter is used to fry the french toast. This gives it a crisp exterior, as well as a rich, buttery flavor. You can use salted or unsalted butter.
• Bread— The perfect French toast really starts with the bread. I like to use a thick and soft variety such as eggless brioche because it gets extra crispy on the outsides while remaining tender and flavorful inside.You can use sandwich bread, but you won’t get the same flavor. Thick slices work best.
• For serving: Confectioner’s sugar, pure maple syrup, and/or fresh berries.

Step By Step Recipe Photo Tutorial

Detailed instructions are included in the printable recipe below (scroll down).

1 – Make the Mixture

Mix milk, cornstarch, cinnamon, sugar, black salt, nutritional yeast, and vanilla in a shallow baking dish.

2 – Dip the Bread

Dip bread in egg mixture, turning to coat both sides evenly.

Keep Your French Toast Warm

If you have to fry the French toast in batches and want to keep them warm and crisp while you finish, just Preheat the oven to 250º F. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet and place the fried French toast on the rack; place in the oven while cooking remaining bread.

Best Egg-Free Bread for French Toasts

The perfect French toast really starts with the bread. I like to use a thick and soft variety such as my homemade eggless brioche because it gets extra crispy on the outsides while remaining tender and flavorful inside.If you don’t have time to make your own egg-free brioche, this pre-sliced Brioche Style Bread Loaf could be a good alternative. Other great options are Challah, Texas toast, and Croissant Toast Loaf, make sure they are egg-free thought.

Variations You Can Apply to This Recipe

• Vegan: Use plant-based milk, such as almond, coconut, etc., and vegan butter.
• Gluten-Free: You can substitute regular bread for gluten-free bread.
• Dairy-Free: Use plant-based milk, such as almond, coconut, etc, and dairy-free butter.
• Chocolate: Add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder to the dipping mixture.
• Gingerbread: Substitute cinnamon for the gingerbread spice mix.
• Coconut: Use coconut milk instead of regular milk.
• Pumpkin: Substitute cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice.
• Citrus: Substitute ½ cup of milk for orange juice. You can also use pineapple juice.

How To Keep French Toast Warm?

If you have to fry the French toast in batches and want to keep them warm and crisp while you finish, just preheat the oven to 250º F. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet and place the fried French toast on the rack; place in the oven while cooking remaining bread.

Can I still make this recipe without the nutritional yeast and black salt?

Yes, you can! These two ingredients add richness and flavor to the dipping mixture. If you omit them your egg-free french toast will be less rich but still delicious.

What Is Black Salt Or Kala Namak?

Black saltor Kala namak is a type of rock salt, a salty and pungent-smelling condiment used in South Asia. Although it is calledblack salt, its color is not black; it has a purple-ish to pink-ish color. Due to its sulfur content, it tastes and smells like hard-boiled egg yolks. This salt is used in many vegan/eggless recipes to mimic the flavor of the eggs. Keep in mind,Black saltor Kala namak is salt, so use it in moderation. I only use it to add the “eggy” tasteto some eggless recipes, not as a salt substitute.

What Is Nutritional Yeast?

Nutritional yeast is a deactivated yeast that comes in flakes or as a yellow powder and can be found in most natural food stores. Due to its strong flavor, which is described as nutty, cheesy, or creamy, the nutritional yeast has often been used as an ingredient in cheese substitutes. In addition, it is often used by vegans in place of cheese.

Storing & Freezing Instructions

I love making extra of this eggless French toast so I can enjoy it throughout the week! Here’s how to store it.

Leftovers

Since this recipe does not have eggs, they last a little more than the traditional egg version. To store French toast, let them cool completely, then wrap them with aluminum foil to keep moisture. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.

Make and fry the egg-free French toast as directed in the recipe. Let them cool completely. Wrap fried toasts with aluminum foil and refrigerate for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, preheat the oven to 350º F. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet and place the French toast on the rack; bake for 10 -15 minutes, until heated through.

Freezer

To freeze French toast let them cool completely, then wrap them with aluminum foil to keep moisture. I like to wrap them individually so I can pull out just what I want to reheat at a time. Transfer wrapped toasts to a resealable freezer bag. Freeze for 2 months.

Reheating

Frozen French toast can be reheated directly from the freezer. OVEN: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet and place the frozen French toast on the rack; place in the oven and bake for 10 – 15 minutes, flipping once about halfway through baking. MICROWAVE:Reheat the French toast for 2 minutes on high, but they will not be as crisp coming out of the microwave as they would from the oven.

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