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The Best French Toast Puffs!

Published on September 10, 2012 Updated on January 4, 2022 by Eden

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We have been making these french toast puffs for years! Perfectly, puffy fried puffs that are soft in the middle and crunch on the outside. Truly one of our favorites!

Also check out our monkey bread recipe and these amazing monkey bread muffins!

French toast puffs on a white plate

These are called french toast puffs and they’re the most delicious version of french toast ever! A crispy and crunchy outside with a soft, almost doughy like puff inside. Seriously amazing!

If you’ve mastered pancakes and waffles but still need the perfect French toast recipe, you’re in luck!

We’ve got you covered with that. Before we get to the recipe though, let’s learn a little more about French toast. Does it really come from France? How do I keep it from becoming soggy? Isn’t it just eggy bread? 

The History of French Toast 

Table of Contents

  • The History of French Toast 
  • How Do You Keep It From Being Soggy? 
  • What’s the Difference Between Eggy Bread and French Toast? 
  • How Long Should You Soak French Toast?
  • Can French Toast Be Kept Overnight?
  • Do You Need to Refrigerate French Toast? 
  • Is French Toast Good Reheated? 
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  • French Toast Puffs

Despite its name, French toast probably didn’t come from France. While there is some debate, it seems that it was actually created by a man named Joseph French in the 1700s. However, there is some evidence that something along the lines existed as far back as the 5th century. 

The Romans served bread soaked in milk and eggs and fried in oil or butter and called it pan dulcis. In medieval Europe, cooks would moisten stale bread with milk or eggs and reheat it.

How Do You Keep It From Being Soggy? 

French toast puffs and french bread

The secret to keeping it from getting soggy is to not oversoak the bread and use the right bread. The bread that’s too thin will be flimsy to hold the mixture and bread that’s too thick will never cook. It’s hard to make these puff soggy because of the way they are cut, which is a benefit!

You also want it to be more eggy than milky and you want to make sure the temperature is right so you don’t scorch the outside of the bread while leaving the inside soggy.

French puffs being fried in oil

What’s the Difference Between Eggy Bread and French Toast? 

They are not the same things! Despite being very similar, they have one big difference: eggy bread is savory while French toast is sweet.

How Long Should You Soak French Toast?

You don’t actually want to soak the bread. This will make it soggy. Instead, dip one side in the egg and milk mixture and then quickly flip it. Once both sides are coated, put it on the griddle. 

Can French Toast Be Kept Overnight?

Yes! Surprisingly, you can make it ahead of time and reheat it in the morning.

Do You Need to Refrigerate French Toast? 

If you make it the night before, you should refrigerate it, especially since it contains milk and eggs. You can also make an overnight French toast casserole that you prep the night before, refrigerate, and then bake in the morning.  

Is French Toast Good Reheated? 

Just pop it in the microwave for about 30 seconds, plate it up, add some toppings and no one will be the wiser that you actually made it the day before. You can even heat it up in the toaster or on the griddle as well, which will bring back some of the crispness. 

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How to make the perfect french toast

French Toast Puffs

We have been making these french toast puffs for years! Perfectly, puffy fried puffs that are soft in the middle and crunch on the outside.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 2186kcal
Author: Eden

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf french bread
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract, or vanilla bean paste
  • 5 tbsp vegetable oil, or more if needed
  • 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

  • Cut the french bread roll into 1-2″ cubes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and vanilla paste.
  • Add the bread cubes into the bowl with the egg mixture and move them around until they’ve all been coated. Let them soak for a few minutes.
  • In the meantime, heat the oil and butter in a frying pan. When the oil is hot, place the cubes in the pan.
  • Turn them often so they don’t burn on one side.
  • Once they become a dark golden brown, remove them. Add butter, syrup and powdered sugar to the top. Enjoy

Nutrition

Calories: 2186kcal | Carbohydrates: 239g | Protein: 72g | Fat: 107g | Saturated Fat: 72g | Cholesterol: 607mg | Sodium: 2445mg | Potassium: 961mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 1461IU | Calcium: 467mg | Iron: 17mg
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  1. AK says

    October 15, 2014 at 2:36 pm

    DELICIOUS

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  2. Kathy Shea Mormino says

    October 22, 2012 at 2:24 am

    These look to die for! My kids will go nuts for these!
    I would love to have you link up with us at the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week!
    http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/10/clever-chicks-blog-hop-5-happy-hen.html
    I hope to see you there!
    Cheers!
    Kathy
    The Chicken Chick

    Reply
  3. Exquisite Wanderings says

    October 6, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    I used this recipe this morning and it turned out delicious! Thanks so much 🙂

    Reply
  4. Exquisite Wanderings says

    October 5, 2012 at 7:11 pm

    Can vanilla extract be substituted for the vanilla bean paste? I’m not sure where to find that.

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    • Sugar and Charm says

      October 6, 2012 at 6:49 am

      Yes! I just like vanilla bean paste because it has a rich vanilla flavor, but vanilla extract is good too!

      Reply
  5. Martin Lane Designs says

    September 18, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    Looks amazing, I can’t wait to try them. Bring on the brunch recipes…I’m a huge fan!

    Reply
  6. rachelpretzel says

    September 17, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    Wow!! I’m already hungry, it looks so yummy!

    I discovered your blog two weeks ago and I can say now that I’m addicted to it! 🙂
    Regards from Spain!

    rachelpretzel.wordpress.com

    Reply
  7. Monica says

    September 13, 2012 at 10:00 pm

    These look soooo yummy! I can’t wait to make them. I was just telling my Hubby today that I really want to have a brunch party soon. 🙂

    Reply
  8. Marie-Charlotte B says

    September 12, 2012 at 10:33 am

    You know I’m French & I never ate that ! But that looks yummy !

    Reply
    • Sugar and Charm says

      October 6, 2012 at 6:52 am

      Hahah!! Yeah, I don’t think it’s very popular in France! But, we use what we call french bread to make it! It’s really yummy!!!

      Reply
  9. Omziin says

    September 11, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    I can’t wait to try this recipe.

    http://pretty-updates.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  10. Heather H says

    September 11, 2012 at 6:01 am

    Yum! I love the idea of a Sweet Mornings series. I’m always on the lookout for new twists on traditional breakfast fare.

    Reply
  11. -Wait and C- says

    September 10, 2012 at 7:31 pm

    This looks so yummy!! I need to try them next week-end 🙂
    Thanks for sharing!! (I still wonder why they are called French toast since it’s not something that we’re used to cooking, but you got me soooo hungry!)

    Reply
    • Sugar and Charm says

      October 6, 2012 at 6:50 am

      I think it’s called French Toast because it uses french bread? I don’t know, haha!!

      Reply
  12. Jackie | Believe Notes says

    September 10, 2012 at 5:46 pm

    These are definitely going to be on the menu next weekend! I love all your recipes!

    Jackie | http://www.believenotes.com

    Reply
  13. picky girl says

    September 10, 2012 at 5:20 pm

    I love any variation of French toast. I make Paula Deen’s French toast casserole every year for Christmas morning. I can’t make it any other time, or I’ll eat it all. So amazingly good. This looks awesome because I could do smaller batches.

    Reply
  14. Splenderosa says

    September 10, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    Love that they are bite-sized. So easy to handle, and so pretty.
    xx’s Marsha

    Reply
  15. Kai Mercado says

    September 10, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    oh my god this looks AMAZING

    Reply
  16. livewhatyoulovekris says

    September 10, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    Oh man, these look amazing! Can’t wait to try them!

    Reply
  17. invitation consultants says

    September 10, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    looks delicious! the puffs make it shareable and would be sweet for a brunch party!

    Reply
    • Sugar and Charm says

      October 6, 2012 at 6:51 am

      It’s perfect for a large group!! I’ve made it several times Christmas morning and it’s always so yummy and such a hit!! 🙂 Thank you for all of the sweet comments!

      Reply

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