This sourdough French toast is super easy to make and absolutely delicious. Top with fresh berries, whipped cream, butter or maple syrup for an extra decadent treat. This sourdough French toast recipe also has easy modifications to suit your breakfast needs while still making the sourdough bread the star!
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Want to start you day off with a delicious breakfast? If you were looking for sourdough bread breakfast ideas, then this sourdough French toast is an absolute winner! Healthy, filling and easy to make. You can’t go wrong!
This sourdough French toast recipe uses pantry basics and can be made in 10 minutes or less! A quick way to get breakfast on the table during those hectic mornings. This quick no-flip Toast in Air Fryer is also an easy trick in a pinch!
If you are looking for a little extra decadence, you can also make sourdough overnight French toast by letting your sourdough bread soak in the delicious egg and milk mixture overnight.
Check out the sourdough French toast recipe card for easy modification on this French toast variation.
Looking for some other quick and easy breakfast options? Be sure to check out my healthy Almond Milk Pancakes, Oat Flour Pancakes, Banana Flour Pancakes and a side of Air Fryer Tater Tots!
You can top this delicious French toast with sourdough bread with Air Fryer Bananas or Air Fryer Nectarines if you want to add some delicious fruit.
Adding nut butter such as Brazil Nut Butter or Pumpkin Seed Butter is a great way to add some protein and healthy fats.
My family and friends have told me for many years that this is the best sourdough French toast recipe and I am so excited to share it with you! The perfect balance of milk, eggs and other warm flavors that work so well with sourdough bread.
Why this recipe works
- Sourdough French toast is a super healthy breakfast option!
- This sourdough French toast recipe can be modified to accommodate different dietary requirements. You can also omit the sugar to make a savory sourdough French toast.
- Who doesn’t like a quick and easy breakfast option. This French toast with sourdough bread can be made in 10 minutes or less! Plus, it’s a wholesome recipe that your whole family will love.
- Don’t have sourdough bread on hand? No worries, use any bread of choice and it will still turn out delicious!
Ingredients
- Eggs and/or Egg Whites
- Milk: Heavy cream, half and half, whole milk, 2% milk, fat free milk. Non-Dairy Milk Options: Almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, pea milk or oat milk.
- Sugar (Optional): You can use white sugar or brown sugar. This sugar free maple syrup is a great sugar free option! My favorite maple syrup for pancakes and French toast when I am looking for a low calorie option.
- Vanilla Extract
- Ground Cinnamon
- Salt
- Sourdough Bread: You can use any sourdough bread that you enjoy. If you don’t have sourdough bread on hand, you can also use Brioche Bread, White Bread, Whole Wheat Bread or any bread of choice. If using stale sourdough bread, I recommend soaking longer in the milk and egg mixture.
- Oil or Butter (to cook the French toast in the pan)
Sourdough French toast toppings
- Maple syrup or Sugar free syrup
- Butter
- Fresh berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries or strawberries)
- Regular or Sugar Free Whipped Cream
- Vanilla or Chocolate Protein Cream
How to make sourdough French toast
- Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, sugar (optional), vanilla extract, salt and cinnamon in baking dish or bowl.
- Coat each sourdough bread slice with egg/milk mixture (top and bottom). Make sure each slice of sourdough bread is well coated with egg mixture.
- On medium/high heat, add oil or butter to skillet, frying pan or griddle. Place sourdough bread slices in single layer in pan and cook until golden brown on each side (approximately 2-3 minutes).
Can you make French toast with sourdough bread?
Yes! You can use sourdough bread to make French toast. Sourdough bread has a lovely crusty and airy texture which is great for making French toast.
Healthy sourdough French toast
If you wish to make healthy sourdough French toast, you can omit the sugar and use egg whites instead of whole eggs.
Simply omit the whole eggs and use 4-6 egg whites total (approx. ½ cup of egg whites).
Overnight French toast with sourdough bread
There can be a variation depending on the type or brand of sourdough bread that you use. Use half of the mixture if soaking overnight.
Depending on sourdough bread used, test moisture level prior to cooking and dip again if additional moisture is needed.
You want your sourdough bread to be moist and fully coated, but not soggy such that the sourdough bread will fall apart.
Sourdough for French toast
You can use any brand of sourdough bread or sourdough sandwich bread for French toast.
The trick depending on the type of sourdough you use is to make sure your sourdough bread is fully coated and has soaked up some of the mixture, but not so much that the bread is too soggy.
FAQ and expert tips
Yes, you can use Sourdough bread for French toast. Sourdough bread is excellent for French toast with a nice airy inside and crusty outside.
Sourdough bread, brioche bread, white bread, whole wheat bread or any bread of choice all work well for French toast. You may have soak the bread in the mixture longer depending on the texture of the bread you select.
Yes! Use half of the mixture if soaking overnight. Depending on sourdough bread used, test moisture level prior to cooking and dip again if additional moisture is needed. You want your sourdough bread to be moist and fully coated, but not soggy such that the sourdough bread will fall apart.
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Sourdough French Toast
Equipment
- skillet, frying pan or griddle
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup milk of choice (see notes for options)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoon butter or oil (for pan)
Instructions
- Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, sugar (optional), vanilla extract, salt and cinnamon in baking dish or bowl.
- Coat each sourdough bread slice with egg/milk mixture (top and bottom). Make sure each slice of sourdough bread is well coated.
- On medium/high heat, add oil or butter to skillet, frying pan or griddle. Place sourdough bread slices in single layer in pan and cook until golden brown on each side (approximately 2-3 minutes).
Catelyn
This sourdough French toast was delish!