Vanilla and cinnamon bread

Vanilla and cinnamon bread

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A classic French toast: slices of bread soaked in an egg, vanilla, and cinnamon mixture, then buttered and cooked until golden brown and soft in the cente…

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French toast is a classic breakfast dish. It has a crispy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior, and is typically served with maple syrup or fruit.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time10 min
  • Resting30 min
  • Total50 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodbread
  • Estimated cost$2.17 $1.09 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

2 people
  • $0.50
  • $1.05
  • $0.18
  • $0.01
  • $0.15
  • $0.28

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until you have a smooth mixture. ≈ 4 min
  2. Soak the bread slices in the mixture, ensuring that both sides are thoroughly saturated.
  3. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Arrange the soaked slices in a pan and fry them on both sides for about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  5. Place the bread pudding on a plate and serve with maple syrup or fruit. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Vanilla and cinnamon bread

  • ½ baguette (8 to 10 slices, cut diagonally)$0.50
  • 3 eggs$1.05
  • 180 ml of milk$0.18
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar$0.01
  • ½ cup of vanilla extract$0.15
  • 30 g of butter$0.28

Total$2.17

that's $1.09 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • ½ baguette (8 to 10 slices, cut diagonally)
  • 3 eggs
  • 180 ml of milk
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar
  • ½ cup of vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon (optional)
  • A pinch of salt
  • 30 g of butter

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