This Sourdough French Toast is easily one of my favorite breakfasts to make. It’s a simple, delicious French toast recipe made with just 5 ingredients. Crispy on the outside and chewy in the middle, top with maple syrup and berries for an amazing weekend breakfast option.
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- WHAT YOU NEED FOR SOURDOUGH FRENCH TOAS
- FRENCH TOAST TOPPING IDEAS
- HOW TO MAKE SOURDOUGH FRENCH TOAST
- EXPERT TIPS
- STORING AND REHEATING LEFTOVER SOURDOUGH FRENCH TOAST
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THE BEST SOURDOUGH FRENCH TOAST
This recipe is a weekend go to when I'm craving something a little bit special, but still extremely easy. It always turns out crispy on the outside, soft in the middle, and has just a touch of sweetness to round out the flavor.
It takes 20 minutes to make, uses 5 pantry staple ingredients, and is completely dairy free! It's also a great way to use up sourdough bread that may be stale.
You can eat this incredible sourdough french toast for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert and it's sure to become a new family favorite! Pair with bacon or sausage for a more complete, balanced meal.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
- You only need 5 ingredients
- Made with almond milk so it's dairy free
- A great way to use up stale sourdough
- Crispy, golden brown exterior and a soft, fluffy interior
- It's ready in just 20 minutes!
WHAT YOU NEED FOR SOURDOUGH FRENCH TOAS
- Sourdough Bread: This is a great opportunity to use stale sourdough, but you can use fresh bread as well! I like to use thick slices of this sturdy bread for best results
- Almond milk: My favorite to use is Simply Almond. However, you can really use any non-dairy milk that you like.
- Arrowroot starch: This helps the sourdough French toast recipes get a crispy, golden exterior without any eggs
- Brown sugar: I used Pure Cane to keep this French toast refined sugar free, but you could also use coconut sugar, regular sugar, or maple syrup as well!
- Vanilla Extract: Don’t skip the vanilla, it adds a mouth-wateringly good flavor to this recipe
FRENCH TOAST TOPPING IDEAS
The possibilities are endless when it comes to French toast toppings! You can go sweet, savory, salty, or maybe a combo! Here's a few ideas to get you started
- Maple syrup
- Butter or vegan butter
- Fresh berries
- Raspberry compote
- Peach compote
- Whipped cream
- Powdered sugar
- Peanut butter and bananas
Check out this post for the 25 best sides for French toast!
HOW TO MAKE SOURDOUGH FRENCH TOAST
- In a large non-stick skillet, melt some coconut oil over medium heat
- In a shallow baking dish, whisk together almond milk, arrowroot starch, brown sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
- Take a piece of thick cut sourdough bread and soak both sides in the vegan custard mixture
- Place the soaked piece of bread into the hot skillet and repeat step 3 with the second piece of bread
- Cook about 4-5 minutes per side until they are golden brown and crisp
- Use a rubber spatula to flip the French toast slices and cook on the other side for another 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove the french toast from the pan, serve with maple syrup, fresh berries, and enjoy!
EXPERT TIPS
- Day old sourdough bread is the best
- This recipe is easy to double or triple for families
- Cornstarch can be substituted for arrowroot starch or tapioca starch
- A dash of cinnamon adds even more flavor
- For best results, serve immediately
STORING AND REHEATING LEFTOVER SOURDOUGH FRENCH TOAST
STORING: While this French toast is best served fresh, you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
FREEZING: This recipe is also great to freeze and have an easy heat and eat breakfast. Place cooked and cooled French toast into a freezer safe bag and store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
REHEATING: The best way to reheat is either in the air fryer or a toaster oven. Cook for 5-6 minutes at 350 degrees F and it'll come out hot and crisp like it was freshly cooked. You can also reheat it in the microwave or oven if you must.
FAQs
Yes, you can! Place cooked and cooled French toast into a freezer bag and it will last for up to 2 months.
It does not matter at all! I used homemade sourdough bread, but you can use store-bought.
As far as regular French toast goes, I have to say that I think sourdough is the best! It has a slightly sour, tangy taste that offsets the sweetness of the maple syrup and totally balances the flavors.
However, I think that brioche makes the best French toast casserole, so it really depends on the recipe!
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- Brioche French toast casserole
- Protein French toast casserole
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- Scrambled eggs without milk
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UPDATE: Recipe was updated to include more details and tips, plus an updated recipe card.
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This Sourdough French Toast is easily one of my favorite breakfasts to make. It’s a simple, delicious French toast recipe made with just 5 ingredients. Crispy on the outside and chewy in the middle, top with maple syrup and berries for an amazing weekend breakfast option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 Minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 4 Slices of Sourdough Bread (I like mine to be thick)
- 1 cup Almond Milk
- ¼ cup Arrowroot Starch
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- Cinnamon- 1 teaspoon optional but recommended
Instructions
- In a large non-stick skillet, melt some coconut oil over medium heat
- In a shallow baking dish, whisk together almond milk, arrowroot starch, brown sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
- Take a piece of thick cut sourdough bread and soak both sides in the custard mixture
- Place the soaked piece of bread into the hot skillet and repeat step 3 with the second piece of bread
- When both pieces are in the skillet, cook them about 4-5 minutes per side until they are golden brown and crisp
- Once both sides are golden brown, remove them from the pan and repeat with any remaining bread
- Serve with maple syrup, fresh berries, and enjoy
Notes
- Day old sourdough bread is the best
- This recipe is easy to double or triple for families
- Cornstarch can be substituted for arrowroot starch or tapioca starch
- A dash of cinnamon adds even more flavor
- For best results, serve immediately
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days
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