Q&A for How to Make French Toast Without Vanilla

No, you can use another kind of salt if you have it.

Be sure not to drench the bread. I usually get a bowl bigger than the bread, and put the bread afloat on the mix. Then I flip the bread to the other side, and then when it's covered, cook it.

Yes, it calls for a very small amount of salt, it won't make much of a difference if you omit it.

A teaspoon is the usually amount, but you could add more. It's possible the author likes a lot of cinnamon.

It shouldn't form if you don't drench the slices of bread in the egg mix. As long as you dip the slices in the mix instead of drenching them you should be fine.

Yes, but use half as much of brown sugar as you would with white sugar.

No, cinnamon is just for taste.

Oil is much better to use, but you can substitute butter.

No. If you don't like cinnamon, feel free to skip it.

No, you do not need to use vanilla. Some people may not have vanilla extract on hand.

This recipe makes one serving. However, you can use more bread to make additional servings.

No, because it is a kind of syrup. If you want to use syrup or honey you can double the amount. Sugar is most preferred.

Yes, you can. That is what I did to make this, and it was fine.

This recipe makes one serving (assuming you use two pieces of bread).

Yes, you do.

Yes! Just dip each side quickly. If the bread soaks up too much of the mixture, it could become soggy.

The recipe only calls for a tiny bit of salt, so it's perfectly fine to leave it out. However, the salt actually helps accentuate the sweetness of the dish.

That's a totally personal preference! Vanilla has a sweet, rich flavor, and it complements French toast very well. However, there are other flavors you could include, or you can leave it out entirely, if you'd like.

No, you can leave it out if you want. Check out the revised recipe, which indicates that cinnamon is optional!

For the best flavor, use butter for your French toast. If you don't have any, another oil, such as olive oil or canola oil, can be used, but it won't taste the same.

It will probably take about 2-3 minutes for each side of your bread to turn golden brown.

Absolutely! Whole wheat bread makes delicious French toast, and you might even find you prefer the texture to white bread.

You can actually make delicious French toast without using any vanilla at all! Just skip it! However, if you do want to add some more flavor, there are a few alternatives you can use if you don't have any vanilla extract. Try going with maple syrup, bourbon, or almond extract. You can also add more cinnamon for a stronger kick that can take the place of vanilla. Really, anything sweet that you like can take the place of vanilla in your French toast recipe.

There are a few types of bread that can make some killer French toast. You can use brioche, challah, sourdough, and even sandwich bread! The key is to use slightly stale or toasted bread. The texture of your French toast will be best if you have day-old or slightly stale bread. It'll be more firm, so it will hold up better when you dip it into the liquid mixture. If your bread is really fresh, just stick it in your oven or toaster so it's lightly toasted and you're good to go.

The dipping mixture for French toast is actually really simple. You just need to whisk eggs, milk, sugar, salt, and cinnamon together in a shallow, rimmed dish. Take 2 eggs, 1 cup (240 mL) milk, 1 tbsp (12 g) of sugar (or your favorite sugar substitute), and a pinch each of salt and cinnamon. Add them to a shallow dish and use a whisk to mix them all together. You can actually use any kind of milk, from skim to whole. Or you can make the dish a little more indulgent by using heavy cream instead. You can also use a non-dairy option, like almond milk or coconut milk, if you prefer. That's all there is to it!