We can never seem to get enough French toast. This doughy dish tastes more like a dessert than a breakfast, which is one of the reasons why we love it so much. But when making French toast, not all breads are created equal and if you don’t use the right kind, the whole thing can fall apart. These are the five best breads to use for French toast.
Brioche
There’s a reason why French toast recipes often call for Brioche bread—it’s thick, buttery, and sturdy, which helps it stand up to the egg, vanilla, milk, and sugar mixture.
Sourdough
This bread is slightly tangy, which balances out the sweetness of the dish. You don’t have to worry about the bread falling apart as sourdough is super sturdy.
French Bread
Baguettes work well for French toast because they’re crispy and thick. When you cut the loaf, make sure you make thick round slices.
Challah
There’s nothing worse than a loaf of challah going to waste and instead of throwing it, use it for French toast. The braiding of the challah makes for a beautiful French toast that’s almost too pretty to eat.
White Bread
French toast bread doesn’t always have to be high-quality or fancy. Thick-sliced white bread will do the trick.
