Easy French Toast with Lemon and Strawberry Topping Recipe
This easy French Toast recipe offers a delightful breakfast treat featuring thick bread slices soaked in a lemon-zested egg mixture, pan-fried to golden perfection, and topped with sweetened fresh strawberries and a drizzle of maple syrup. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a simple yet elegant morning meal perfect for four servings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the French Toast
- 4 thick slices bread
- 4 eggs
- 4 tbsp milk
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Pinch of salt
- Knob of butter or splash of oil for frying
For the Strawberry Topping
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 2 tbsp sugar
- Maple syrup, for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, a pinch of salt, and the zest of 1 lemon until well combined.
- Soak the bread: Dip and soak each slice of bread in the egg mixture, making sure both sides are fully coated and absorb the mixture.
- Heat the pan: Place a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and add a knob of butter or a splash of oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook the French toast: Fry each soaked bread slice in the pan for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the strawberry topping: In a separate bowl, mix the sliced strawberries and sugar gently and let them sit to draw out their juices.
- Serve: Plate the cooked French toast slices, top with the sugared strawberries, and finish with a drizzle of maple syrup for sweetness.
Notes
- Use thick bread slices like brioche or challah for best texture and flavor.
- If preferred, substitute maple syrup with honey or fruit compote.
- For extra richness, whole milk or cream can replace regular milk.
- Adjust sugar in the strawberry topping based on the sweetness of the berries.
- Can be kept warm in a low oven before serving if making for a crowd.
