2 large eggs
2/3 cup whole milk (or high-fat milk alternative)
1 tsp. sugar
Dash of salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract (optional)
Dash of cinnamon (optional)
6 slices white bread (or bread of choice)
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided
Toppings, such as fruit, syrup, butter, or powdered sugar (optional)
Whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, and salt (as well as the optional vanilla extract and cinnamon, if using) in a medium shallow bowl until the mixture is fluffy and light in color.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working with one bread slice at a time, soak the bread in the egg mixture for 3 to 4 seconds per side. Don't let the slices sit too long; they will turn soggy and fall apart.
Once butter is melted and bubbling, add 3 soaked bread slices to hot pan and cook until golden brown, or about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. (There may be some spots that do not brown; that's normal.)
Flip each slice, and cook until gold brown, or about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining butter and egg-soaked bread. Serve hot with toppings of choice.