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French Toast | Pain Perdu

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.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 387 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French

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)

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla and then stir in the milk.
  2. Soak the slices of bread in the mix 1 at a time, waiting until it’s evenly soaked, about 2 minutes per side.
  3. In a large-ish skillet over medium heat, melt 1 chunk of butter.
  4. 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.
  5. Move to a plate. Repeat with the remaining butter and bread.
  6. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup, if desired. Devour immediately.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.