French Toast RecipePain PerduThis French toast recipe is so easy that you will never want to be without it! It is a very old and authentic recipe that you can dress up by adding fresh fruit as in the picture above or leave just plain with a scattering of powdered sugar. Either way it is delicious.
You will not find French toast in France as it is known there as Pain Perdu! Bread is sacred in France you don't waste any! Stale bread is used up as in this wonderful recipe or for soups and bouillabaisses. So for everyone everywhere, you can now enjoy this wonderful tasty treat for breakfast, or anytime you want a great quick snack!
• 2 Fresh eggs • 150 gm (3/4 cup) powdered sugar • 125 gm (1 stick ) butter • 1/2 litre milk
• Soak them in warm milk and then in beaten egg. • Fry them in melted butter until golden brown. • Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve hot.
So easy yet the kids wiIl love them (I think the big kids will too!) Tip 1 You can also pour maple syrup or honey over your toast,with any arrangement of fresh fruit that you love. A little sprinkling of cinnamon is also delicious too. Wonderful for breakfast with a coffee. Tip 2 To save time when making them, once you have coated the bread with the egg mixture you can put them on a tray and freeze them. Once frozen, place in freezer bags or a container. When you are ready to use them, take them out and either bake in the oven or fry in a buttered pan as above!
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