How to Make Bananas Foster French Toast

Which Type of Bread is Best for French Toast?

• My all-time favorite French toast bread will always be Challah bread.
• It’s already so rich and eggy that it really enhances the kind of light and fluffy yet custardy texture inside a thick slice of French toast.
• If you want a sturdier chewier texture, go for country-style bread or even Texas toast.
• Make sure the bread you use is tightly crumbed, meaning it doesn’t have large holes or super thick crusts.
• I don’t recommend using sandwich bread as it’s not sturdy or thick enough.

Tips for Mixing French Toast Batter

1. Use good-quality eggs.
2. Use whole milk. You could use 2% milk but you’ll lose out on some of the flavor and richness.
3. Whisk really well. There should be no unincorporated pieces of egg yolk or egg white.

Tips for Cooking French Toast

1. You can use a griddle, but I actually prefer a pan. I think it allows for better frying in an even layer of butter and oil.
2. We’re frying in a combination of butter and oil to get the best texture and flavor. The oil helps to seal and crisp the outside of the bread so the inside stays nice and custardy, while the butter adds flavor.
3. As you get ready to cook, get your bread soaking in the custard mixture as close to the pan as possible, to avoid drips.
4. Let any excess drip off each slice before you carefully place it into the hot pan.
5. Fry for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, for perfectly crisp edges.
6. My favorite tool for flipping and removing French toast is a fish spatula; it’s thin enough to slide right under and doesn’t pick up and transfer a bunch of grease because it’s slotted.

Bananas Foster Topping Tips

• Don’t use overripe bananas, as they won’t hold their shape while they’re cooked.
• Typically bananas foster calls for rum, but I figured since this is a breakfast recipe that might be a little much.
• Feel free to add some after the sugar has dissolved in the butter, if desired. It’d certainly be appropriate for a celebratory brunch!

Keeping Bananas Foster French Toast Warm

Keep the finished slices of French Toast warm in a 250°F oven. Keep the topping warm over the lowest heat setting on the stovetop. This little trick means everything comes to the table warm and ready to eat without hassle.