Make a delicious breakfast of sourdough French toast with fresh berries and maple syrup that the whole family will love. Make a yummy weekend breakfast and just relax with coffee and your big plate of yummy French toast. This will be your new favorite sourdough French toast recipe for a special holiday breakfast or just yummy breakfast filled with healthy fresh fruit!
Classic French Toast Made with Sourdough Bread Served with Fresh Mixed Berries
What’s better for a yummy breakfast than a classic French toast recipe made with sourdough bread and fresh mixed berries. Look for some real organic maple syrup to slather your French toast with.
Ingredients for Sourdough French Toast:
- Sourdough Bread
- Large Fresh Eggs – organic eggs if possible
- Milk – we use whole milk for this French toast recipe
- Fresh Blackberries
- Fresh Raspberries
- Lime
- Powdered Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Nutmeg
How to Make Sourdough French Toast with Berries:
STEP 1. In a large bowl, combine the fresh blackberries and raspberries, lime juice, lime zest, and powdered sugar and gently toss to combine. Set bowl aside.
STEP 2. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a medium bowl and stir to combine.
STEP 3. Soak the *prepared bread in the egg mixture for 4-5 seconds per side, then transfer to a rimmed bowl. Set aside.
STEP 4. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add two or three slices of the soaked bread to the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown on each side. Remove from skillet and repeat this process with the remaining sourdough bread slices.
STEP 5. To serve, transfer the French toast onto individual plates and top with some of the fresh berry mixture and some powdered sugar and/or real maple syrup. Offer some crispy bacon or sausage links on the side, if desired. Enjoy!
Note: *To harden the sourdough bread, leave the sliced bread on the counter for several hours to overnight or place on a baking sheet in a warm (lowest setting) oven for 5-10 minutes.
Easy and Delicious French Toast Made with Sour Dough Bread
- 8 slices sourdough bread slightly hardened*
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 medium lime juice and zest, preferably organic
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
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Combine the fresh berries, lime juice, lime zest, and powdered sugar in a large bowl and gently toss to combine. Set aside.
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Add the eggs, vanilla extract, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a medium bowl and stir to combine.
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Soak the prepared bread in the egg mixture for 4-5 seconds per side, then transfer to a rimmed bowl. Set aside.
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Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add two or three slices of the soaked bread to the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown on each side. Remove from skillet and repeat this process with the remaining bread slices.
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To serve, transfer the French toast onto individual plates and top with some of the fresh berry mixture and some powdered sugar and/or real maple syrup. Offer some crispy bacon or sausage links on the side, if desired. Enjoy!
*To harden, leave the sliced bread on the counter for several hours to overnight or place on a baking sheet in a warm (lowest setting) oven for 5-10 minutes.
This really is a yummy and healthy breakfast when French toast is made with sourdough bread and organic maple syrup. Sourdough French Toast is the perfect way to start your weekend!
Stick to an organic or “pure” maple syrup for your French toast or pancake breakfast. Add a little bit of powdered sugar to the top of the toast as a garnish.
French toast sourdough bread recipe
We often get asked “Can You Use Sourdough Bread for French Toast?” – The answer of course is yes! Sourdough bread actually makes some of the best ever French toast. It is a little bit thicker and firmer than your typical white bread which makes for a crispier crust. Just leave the bread out on your kitchen for a few hours to harden the bread a bit before cooking.
Note: Any combination of fresh berries can be used for this recipe, including strawberries and blueberries, as well as the blackberries and raspberries shown here. In the summer months, fresh berries are typically in abundance at your local Farmer’s Market.
Eating Berries for Breakfast – French toast sourdough bread recipe
Blackberries and raspberries are a healthy way to start your day. Filled with nutrients, vitamin C and plenty of fiber. What better way to eat more fruit than on your yummy Sourdough French toast!
Why We Love Sourdough French Toast
French toast is one of those “decedent” recipes that every time you prepare it you get the feeling you are in a pricey restaurant. There is just something about a big plate of French toast for breakfast or brunch that is so special. Every bite is delicious, and the sides served with French toast are also super-delicious. We love sourdough bread for sandwiches and also for a decedent grilled cheese.
Where to buy Sourdough Bread
Sourdough bread is typically in the bakery section of your grocery store. Ask to have the bread sliced thick if you can.
What to Serve with this Delicious Sourdough French Toast Recipe
- Real Maple syrup – organic syrup if possible
- Serve with a side of fresh sausage patties or links
- Bacon or ham slices – cooked bacon or a side of cooked ham
- Canadian bacon
- Cooked eggs – scrambled or over easy eggs
- Sliced fresh cantaloupe
- Toasted nuts – healthy almonds work well for this
- Sliced strawberries
- Fruit cups – grapes and melon and strawberries
- Fresh coffee with vanilla flavored cream
You will Love Some of our other Breakfast Recipes:
Cheesy Scrambled Eggs
Peachy Buttermilk Pancakes
Sheet Pan Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe with Blueberries and Strawberries
Cream Cheese Pancakes
Tater Tot Casserole
