Grandma's basic French toast recipe

This is the recipe my grandmother would use to wake us on weekend mornings, and the recipe she taught me. For me, it was the perfect a 'how to make French toast' recipe, and produces fantastic results. Why not give it a try?

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Print recipe Just follow the easy 'how to make French toast' instructions below for excellent results: Serves 4 INGREDIENTS: 4 eggs 2 teaspoons sugar, divided 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 8 slices white bread 2 tablespoons butter PREPARATION: Break eggs into a wide, shallow bowl and beat lightly with a fork. Stir in 1 teaspoon sugar, salt, and milk. Soak the bread slices, one at a time, into the bowl or plate, letting slices soak up egg mixture for a few seconds, then carefully turn to coat the other side. Over medium-low heat, heat griddle or skillet coated with a thin layer of butter. Cook the soaked slices, one at a time, about 2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove from heat to serving dish Mix remaining teaspoon sugar with teaspoon cinnamon, sprinkle over French toast slices and serve.