Bread thickness matters.
Thicker bread needs more time for the middle to heat; very thin bread can break during dipping.
Find a recipe Golden slices of egg dipped bread with warm cinnamon and vanilla. A gentle pan temperature lets the middle cook before the outside gets too dark.

Recipe draft · Reviewed editorially, not kitchen tested by us. Prep: about 10 minutes. Cooking: about 12 minutes. Times vary with equipment and ingredient size. Contains egg, milk and wheat. Check the bread label for additional allergens.
Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla and cinnamon in a shallow dish until the egg is evenly mixed.
A few cinnamon specks are normal; avoid separate streaks of egg white.
Warm the skillet over medium low heat with half the cooking butter and oil. Dip two slices in the egg mixture for about 10 seconds per side, then let excess drip off.
Coat the bread without leaving it submerged until it falls apart. Bread absorbs at different rates.
Cook the slices for about 3 minutes per side, adjusting the heat as needed. Check the center with an instant read thermometer: the egg mixture must reach 160°F (71°C). Cook longer over lower heat if needed.
Golden color alone does not establish that the egg in the center is cooked.
Add remaining cooking butter and oil, dip the remaining bread and repeat. Discard any unused raw egg mixture.
Wipe out blackened butter carefully before the next batch. Allow extra time if your pan holds only one slice.
Divide the toast between two plates and add the optional serving butter.
The center should be set, with no liquid egg or cold wet patch.
Thicker bread needs more time for the middle to heat; very thin bread can break during dipping.
Use a clean serving plate and wash utensils that touched the uncooked mixture.
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