Vanilla Almond Baked French Toast Recipe

BY Aida Mollenkamp
PublishedJanuary 24, 2015
Updated July 19, 2023

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French toast is one of those dishes everyone should master for, say, a brunch when you want to cook for a crowd or a decadent breakfast-in-bed for Valentine’s Day. But, you won’t find us making like a short-order cook and making serving after serving and missing out on all the fun, which is why we bake our French Toast. And, if it’s Valentine’s Day you’re planning for, this is the Vanilla Almond Baked French Toast recipe because you could prepare it all the night before and then just pop it in the oven come the morning so that it’s on the table by the time you’ve finished your first cup of coffee.

Now, go stock up on all your cooking essentials, then head into the kitchen, make this, and share it with us by tagging @saltandwind and #swsociety on social!

This is how we do breakfast in bed this Valentine's Day without having to slave away at the stove. This is a romantic Vanilla Almond Baked French Toast recipe that will make you fall in love.

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Ingredients

1 French (aka sweet) baguette ends trimmed and rest cut into 1-inch slices

For The French Toast Base:

2 cups vanilla almond milk or your favorite nut milk
4 large eggs
2 large egg whites
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
5 tablespoons unrefined cane sugar divided
2 tablespoons unsalted butter or cooking spray

For Garnish:

2 cups toasted sliced almonds
Pure maple syrup for garnish

Instructions

Prepare The Bread: Trim ends from bread (eat while preparing the rest of the recipe or reserve for another use) then cut the rest of the baguette into 1-inch thick slices (you should have about 14 to 16 slices).
TIP: In order to have the best texture, you'll want the bread slightly dry or stale, so, either loosely cover the slices and let sit out on your counter overnight or toast them briefly until they’re dry but not browned.Arrange bread in one layer in a 13-by 9-inch (about 3 quart) baking dish.
Soak The French Toast: Whisk together eggs, egg whites, almond milk, extracts, salt, and 4 tablespoons of the sugar until eggs are broken up and mixture is smooth. Pour mixture over the bread and let soak, turning halfway through, until bread is thoroughly moistened and has absorbed most of the custard, at least 30 minutes and up to 12 hours.
Prepare The French Toast: When ready to bake, heat the oven to 400°F and arrange rack in the upper third; set French toast at room temperature while oven heats up. Spread the softened butter on a rimmed baking sheet or, if dairy-free, spray with a nonstick cooking spray.
Coat The French Toast: Place almonds in a flat, shallow dish then coat one side with almonds as follows: remove a piece of French toast, let excess liquid drip off, then place bread in almond dish and press to help almonds adhere. Place bread, almond-side up on prepared baking sheet and repeat with remaining bread.
Bake The French Toast: Sprinkle tops of French toast with remaining 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Bake until bread is slightly puffed and underside is golden, about 25 minutes. Serve immediately with syrup passed on the side.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 626mgPotassium: 118mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 297IUCalcium: 165mgIron: 2mg

Keyword brunch recipe, french toast

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