The Best French Toast

Serves: 3-4

INGREDIENTS:

8 slices high-quality white sandwich bread or Italian loaf bread
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 cup milk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the oven:

Set the oven rack to the middle position.
Preheat the oven to 200°F.

Prepare the bread:

Arrange the bread slices on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
Bake in the oven until slightly dried, about 15 minutes.

Make the batter:

While the bread is drying, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, egg, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
Slowly whisk in the flour until smooth …