Date
Thursday
Nov
28

November 28

National French Toast Day

Celebrate National French Toast Day with a delicious breakfast - whip up your favorite recipe and enjoy the sweet flavors of this classic dish!

Yearly Date
November 28
Type
Day

Introduction

Get ready to celebrate National French Toast Day on November 28! This delicious breakfast dish dates back hundreds of years, with recipes found as early as the 14th century in England. Over time, the recipe has been adapted and changed to create a variety of different types of french toast dishes. Whether you like it plain or topped with syrup and fruit, it's sure to be a tasty way to start off your day!

National French Toast Day Timeline

14th Century
Early French Toast Recipes
French Toast, then known as "poor knight's pudding," was first recorded in a cookbook in England.
1600s
French Adaptation and Name Origin
The dish gains popularity in France under the name "pain perdu" or "lost bread," being commonly made with stale bread.
19th Century
Arrival to America
French immigrants bring the popular dish to America where it becomes commonly known as "French Toast".
1930s
French Toast in American Diners
French Toast becomes a staple item on diner and breakfast restaurant menus across the United States.
2005
National French Toast Day
National French Toast Day is first observed as a day to celebrate the breakfast classic and its history.

How to Celebrate National French Toast Day

1

Make your own french toast

Making french toast is a great way to celebrate National French Toast Day. Just grab some bread, eggs, milk, and cinnamon and you're ready to get cooking.

2

Go out for french toast

Try out your favorite breakfast spot for the best french toast in town. Some restaurants even offer special french toast dishes just for the day.

3

Throw a french toast themed party

Invite your friends over and have them bring their favorite french toast toppings and syrups, or prepare an array of different types of french toast that everyone can try!

4

Eat french toast for dinner

Think outside the box and turn breakfast into dinner by making savory french toasts such as chorizo and cheese, spinach and feta, or even bacon and eggs.

5

Try new recipes

Be adventurous and try out a recipe you've never made before. From stuffed french toast to dutch babies, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Why We Love National French Toast Day

A

French toast is delicious

There's no denying that French toast is absolutely delicious. It has a distinctive sweetness and the perfect amount of custardy goodness. Whether you top it with butter, syrup or fresh fruit, it always makes for an amazing breakfast treat!

B

French toast is easy to make

Making French toast doesn't require any special cooking skills or equipment, so it's an easy breakfast option even if you're short on time. All you need are a few basic ingredients like eggs, milk and bread, and you can have your French toast ready in just minutes!

C

French toast can be customized

The great thing about French toast is that you can customize it however you like. Experiment with different spices and extracts to create your own unique flavor combinations. You can also use different breads such as brioche, cinnamon raisin or challah for an extra special touch!

National French Toast Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Nov 27
Monday
2024
Nov 27
Wednesday
2025
Nov 27
Thursday
2026
Nov 27
Friday
2027
Nov 27
Saturday