Step 1

Gather all the ingredients.

Step 2

In a large bowl, beat the eggs.

Step 3

Add ¼ cup sugar and ½ tsp vanilla. Whisk well to combine.

Step 4

Add 2 ½ cup milk and whisk well together.

Step 5

Cut the French baguette into 1.5-2 inch (4-5 cm) thickness.

Step 6

Soak both sides of the bread in the mixture and place them in a deep baking dish, with the soft white side facing up.

Step 7

Pour the leftover mixture into the baking dish.

Step 8

Let it soak for 5 minutes, and flip to soak the other side for 5 minutes. The side facing up now is the “dry” side. You can prepare fruits, powder sugar, and maple syrup during this time.

Step 9

Preheat the oven to 350 ºF (180 ºC). Grease the rimmed baking sheet with butter. Heat 1-2 Tbsp butter in the frying pan or griddle.

Step 10

When the butter is melted and pan is hot, place the bread, facing the “dry” side DOWN. *The “dry” side is the side facing up in the image on the right.

Step 11

Cook until the bottom is golden brown. Then turn over to cook the other side until golden.

Step 12

When both sides are nicely brown, transfer to the baking sheet.

Step 13

Bake at 350ºF (180ºC) for 6 minutes. For a convection oven, reduce cooking temperature by 25ºF (15ºC).

Step 14

Remove from the oven and serve on a plate.

Step 15

Sprinkle powder sugar and drizzle maple syrup as desired.

Step 16

You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and in the freezer for a month.