I always forget how little time it takes to make Cinnamon French Toast.  It’s no secret I’m not a morning person, so it’s tough for me to get behind an elaborate breakfast – but French Toast is something I can do!  And because this breakfast was made closer to noon, I came alive enough to also whip up a quick batch of homemade Strawberry Butter.

Let’s get started!

Strawberry Butter

I’m not sure what it says about me but I have about 80 posts now, and a handful of them have compound butters in them.  I do love my butter!!  I have a Basic Honey or Cinnamon Honey Butter, Compound Butter for Steaks, and a Herb Butter for Roasted Chicken.  I can’t pick a favorite!

But back to the Strawberry Butter…this flavored butter is made by combining a softened stick of butter with a few tablespoons of honey and powdered sugar.

To this mixture, add 1/4 cup of Strawberry Jam (or preserves if you prefer a little more texture).  These days I just buy what I can find at the store!

As you might guess, you can turn this Strawberry Butter into Raspberry Butter, or Marionberry Butter, or basically any flavor of butter you can find jam for.  And don’t just save this butter for French Toast…I also love it on warm bread out from the oven, biscuits, rolls, toasted wheat bread, etc.  I obviously think about butter way too much – ha!

Cinnamon French Toast

My favorite bread to use in French Toast is Trader Joe’s Sliced French Brioche Bread, but any thickly sliced bread will do the trick!

Combine eggs, milk, spices, sugar, and vanilla in shallow bowl.

Dunk your bread…

Flip it over to coat both sides…

And fry it on a buttered skillet on griddle pan.

That’s all there is to it!  Serve immediately with butter and syrup.

Cinnamon French Toast with Strawberry Butter

French Toast:

4 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Dash of nutmeg
Pinch of salt
8 slices Trader Joe’s French Brioche bread (or other thickly sliced, soft bread)

Strawberry Butter:

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup strawberry preserves (or other fruit preserve)

Directions:

French Toast:

In a shallow pan or pie plate, mix milk, eggs, vanilla, sugar, spices, and salt. Whisk until well combined.

Preheat an electric griddle or fry pan to medium heat.

Dip each side of the bread in the egg mixture. Place in preheated skillet or griddle (brush pan with butter just before adding the toast).

Cook until golden brown on both sides.

Serve immediately with butter and syrup.

Strawberry Butter:

Using a handheld mixer, mix butter, sugar, and honey until light and fluffy. Add fruit preserves and whip just until combined. This butter can be stored at room temperature for a few hours, then covered and refrigerated up to 2 days.