French Toast Recipe straight from a local bakery! Custardy, tender bread topped with fresh whipped cream, sweet berries, and incredible caramel syrup.
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The French Toast Everyone in Utah Loves
Kneaders is a popular Utah bakery café known for breakfast, sandwiches, soups, pastries, and artisan bread. Their French toast is easily one of the most famous items on the menu. It’s made with their chunky cinnamon bread and topped with whipped cream, strawberries, and caramel syrup.
Everyone I know is obsessed with it, and it just so happens to be my husband and oldest son’s favorite breakfast. (Sometimes it ties with a good Dutch baby.)
My sister actually worked there for several years and became the expert on their French toast. She shared the recipe with me, and I scaled it down for home use and made a few small tweaks of my own.
It really is some of the best French toast around. And if you’re local to Utah, stop by Kneaders Bakery & Cafe and grab a loaf of their cinnamon bread to use in this recipe. It’s so good here!
Ingredients In This French Toast Recipe
| Ingredient | Let’s Chat About It |
|---|---|
| Thick cinnamon bread | Bakery-style cinnamon bread works best. Thick slices soak up the custard without falling apart. Brioche or Texas toast also work. |
| Eggs & milk | Whisk well to make a smooth custard. Whole milk gives the best rich flavor. |
| Cinnamon, sugar & vanilla | These add the classic warm French toast flavor. Feel free to increase or decrease the amount of cinnamon. |
| Butter | Cook the toast in butter for golden, crisp edges and better flavor. |
| Whipped cream, berries & caramel syrup | The bakery-style toppings that make this special. Fresh whipped cream, sweet berries, and warm caramel syrup take it over the top! |
Quick Tip
Choose bread that’s sturdy enough to hold up while cooking but soft and spongy enough to soak up the custard mixture.
How To Make This French Toast Recipe
- Make the Batter: Mix eggs, milk, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, and sugar in a bowl.
- Prepare Bread: Cut the bread into 8 thick slices (about 3/4–1 inch).
- Heat Griddle: Heat a griddle or skillet. Add butter and let it melt.
- Dredge Bread: Dip each slice in the batter and shake off extra.
- Cook: Place slices on the hot griddle or skillet and cook until the edges turn golden brown.
- Serve: Top with caramel syrup, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries.
the cook’s tips
My Top Tips For Success!
- Whisk custard well: Mix until smooth so there are no streaks of egg.
- Use a griddle: An electric griddle makes French toast so much easier.
- Heat the pan: Start with a hot pan so the custard cooks right away.
- Cook on a medium burner: High burns the outside; low can dry the bread.
- Butter the pan: Rub a cold stick of butter over the hot surface before cooking.
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