Everyday French Toast

Steps

1. 1

   Adjust one oven rack to the lowest position and a second rack 5 to 6 inches from the broiler element.

2. 2

   Heat oven to 425°F (220 °C) (218°C (425 °F)).

3. 3

   Generously spray the bottom and sides of an 18 by 13-inch rimmed baking sheet with vegetable oil spray.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until the sugar is dissolved and no streaks of egg remain.

5. 5

   Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the melted butter.

6. 6

   Whisk in the milk until combined.

7. 7

   Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking sheet.

8. 8

   Arrange the bread slices in a single layer in the egg mixture, leaving small gaps between slices.

9. 9

   Working quickly, use your fingers to flip the slices in the same order you placed them in the sheet.

10. 10

    Let the bread sit until the slices absorb the remaining custard, about 1 minute.

    Start 1-minute timer
11. 11

    Bake on the lower rack until the bottoms of the slices are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

    Start 15-minute timer
12. 12

    Transfer the sheet to the upper rack and heat the broiler, leaving the sheet in the oven while the broiler heats.

13. 13

    Broil until the tops of the slices are golden brown, watching carefully and rotating the sheet if necessary to prevent burning, 1 to 4 minutes.

    Start 4-minute timer
14. 14

    Using a thin metal spatula, carefully flip each slice and serve.