French toast is a satisfying comfort food for any time of day. Check out a step-by-step how-to from the experts in Food Network Kitchen for perfect slices, every time.

Wake up for Robert Irvine's classic French Toast recipe from Food Network, a sweet start to the day made extra special with challah and spices.

To make the best French toast, Alton Brown uses day-old bread and honey instead of sugar in this recipe from Good Eats on Food Network.

Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in the same skillet until browned, about 5 minutes. Drizzle the French toast with the browned butter and maple syrup.

Keep finished French toast slices warm on a rack nested in a rimmed baking sheet in the oven. Repeat with the remaining slices. Serve with a dusting of confectioners' sugar and drizzle of maple syrup.

Many French toast recipes call for stale bread, but we lightly toast fresh bread slices in the oven instead. We like a slightly longer soak time on the bread to give it a more custard-like texture.

Transfer the French toast to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven. Repeat with remaining 1 tablespoon butter and panettone slices. Transfer the French toast to plates.

Directions For the French toast bake: Make the custard by mixing the cream, milk, brown sugar, vanilla and eggs in a bowl until smooth.

French Toast is one of Ree’s favorite brunch dishes. Here, she uses brioche as the toast, but you can go to your pantry and use whatever kind of bread you like; whatever you choose will be ...

Toast: 4 to 6 tablespoons salted butter 4 stale hamburger buns, split into tops and bottoms, then cut into quarters to make bite-sized pieces (you can also use split-top hot dog buns cut into thirds)