French Toast | Pain Perdu
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4.9
21 reviews
Excellent
French Toast | Pain Perdu
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This French toast is the real French deal. (Pain perdu translates to “lost bread,” referring to how this approach beautifully transforms day-old bread into something you’ll want time and again). It leisurely soaks stale bread in a sweet vanilla custard (no cinnamon allowed!) and then cooks it in butter until crisp on the outside and creamy inside.
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Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whole milk
- 8 slices sturdy white bread sliced 3/4 inch (18 mm) thick
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into 4 chunks
- honey or maple syrup for serving (optional)
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Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla and then stir in the milk.
- Soak the slices of bread in the mix 1 at a time, waiting until it’s evenly soaked, about 2 minutes per side.
- In a large-ish skillet over medium heat, melt 1 chunk of butter.
- Add 2 slices of bread to the skillet at a time, first allowing any excess milk mixture to drip off. Cook until golden brown and crisp at the edges, 2 to 3 minutes per side. You may need to lower the heat a little to keep the bread from overbrowning.
- Move to a plate. Repeat with the remaining butter and bread.
- Drizzle with honey or maple syrup, if desired. Devour immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1portion
Calories
387kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
174mg
(58%)
Sodium
353mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 387kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 174mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
21 reviews
Excellent
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