French Toast (pain Perdu)
French Toast, also known as Pain Perdu in French, is a classic breakfast dish made with bread soaked in a mixture of eggs and milk, then fried until golden brown. It's a delicious and comforting way to start the day!
Ingredients
- 4 slices of thick bread
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for a few seconds on each side.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Place the soaked bread slices in the skillet and cook until golden brown on each side, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Repeat with the remaining slices of bread, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
- Serve the French toast hot, with maple syrup drizzled on top.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 280
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Protein
- 10g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Shallow dish Whisk Skillet Spatula
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Fresh fruit, whipped cream, or powdered sugar
Tips & tricks
Tips: Use day-old bread for the best texture and flavor.
Cost
$5