Soft inside, golden outside.
These fluffy French toast biscuits are the ultimate breakfast mashup—warm, buttery biscuits soaked in a lightly sweet French toast custard, then baked until golden and pillowy. They’re crisp on the outside, soft and cloud-like on the inside, and perfect for slow mornings, holiday brunches, or anytime you want something extra cozy. With simple ingredients and an oven-baked method, this recipe is ideal for busy families who still want that comforting, homemade feel. Drizzle with syrup, dust with powdered sugar, and enjoy pure breakfast bliss.
⏱️ Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Bake Time: 18–22 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 6–8 biscuits
📝 Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits, buttermilk-style works best)
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk or half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar or extra syrup, for serving
✨ Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.
- Baking dish (8×8-inch or similar)
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Knife (to cut biscuits if needed)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease your baking dish.
- Prep biscuits. Cut each biscuit in half or quarters and arrange evenly in the dish.
- Mix custard. Whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour & soak. Slowly pour custard over biscuits, gently pressing so they soak it up 🧈😊
- Bake uncovered for 18–22 minutes until puffed, golden, and set in the center ✨
- Rest & serve. Let cool 3–5 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with syrup 🥞💛
💡 Pro Tips
- Extra fluffy: Let biscuits soak in the custard for 5 minutes before baking.
- Crispier top: Brush the tops lightly with melted butter halfway through baking.
- Make it special: Add blueberries, chopped strawberries, or mini chocolate chips before baking.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat in the oven for best texture.