There’s something sacred about the quiet of morning — that brief, golden hour before the rush begins. In that silence, the kitchen hums with promise. Today’s ritual? Golden French Toast infused with cinnamon and kissed by honey — a recipe that feels like a warm embrace to start your day.
You don’t need much to make magic happen. Just a few slices of day-old bread, a couple of eggs, milk, and a dash of love. The secret lies in patience — soaking the bread just long enough to drink in the custard, then searing it on a hot pan until it glows with a caramel hue.
Ingredients:
- 4 slices of thick bread (brioche or challah preferred)
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- Fresh fruit or powdered sugar for garnish
How to Create the Morning Gold:
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon until the aroma itself wakes you up.
- Dip each slice of bread gently — let it soak, but don’t drown it.
- Heat butter in a skillet until it sings softly.
- Lay the bread on, one piece at a time. Listen to the faint hiss — that’s the sound of breakfast becoming art.
- Flip when the edges turn bronze.
- Stack them high, drizzle honey, add fruits or a sprinkle of sugar, and take in the beauty you’ve created.
There’s power in simplicity. A bite of this French toast — crisp at the edges, soft at the heart — feels like sunshine on your tongue. Pair it with a strong coffee, close your eyes, and let the day begin gently.
