To make the perfect French toast, use dry, soft-crusted bread such as challah or brioche, and a mix of butter and neutral oil ...

After two or three minutes on each side, it was time to plate my French toast. The floured version had a great texture, but the egg flavor was missing The floured French toast was very interesting.

Chef Zoe Nathan likes to make hers out of brioche to give the toast a decadent, custard-like texture. She tops each piece with tart cranberry sauce as a great alternative to the typical maple syrup.

Bobbed Cane's bread gives your Texas toast a much crispier texture that makes both sides of your slice as yummy as the outer layer of a good grilled cheese sandwich. Speaking of sandwiches ...