Hong Kong-Style French Toast
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Hong Kong-Style French Toast
Description
This variation of French toast uses thick-cut milk bread slices spread with smooth or crunchy peanut butter on one slice and sweetened condensed milk on the other, forming a sandwich. The sandwich is dipped into a beaten mixture of eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla to create a custard coating. It is cooked gently in a buttered pan on medium-low heat, covered briefly to cook through without burning, until both sides turn a deep golden color.
The resulting French toast features a soft yet slightly crisp exterior with a rich, creamy, and sweet filling that combines the nuttiness of peanut butter with the smooth sweetness of condensed milk. This dish is typically served immediately, often garnished with additional condensed milk and a pat of butter for extra richness.
This recipe highlights careful dipping to coat without oversoaking, moderate cooking temperature, and use of milk bread for its soft crumb and sturdy texture, which prevents sogginess during cooking. It is a sweet, indulgent breakfast treat with a uniquely Hong Kong twist.
Ingredients
- 6 lices milk bread thick-cut
- 3 tablespoon peanut butter smooth or crunchy
- 3 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
- 3 egg large
- 1 C milk whole
- 2 teaspoon butter divided, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place 2 slices of bread onto a work surface.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter on one slice and spread condensed milk on the other slice of bread.
- Close the sandwich with the fillings enclosed.
- In a large shallow bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until incorporated.
- Preheat a frying pan over medium heat.
- Dip the sandwich into the egg mixture, and flip it over so both sides are covered with the custard. Be careful not to oversoak the bread.
- Add 1 teaspoon of butter to the pan and give it a swirl.
- Place the sandwich into the pan and cover with a lid. Cook for 2-3 minutes on medium-low heat.
- Flip the sandwich and cook for another 2 minutes, until golden in colour.
- Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
- Serve immediately with extra condensed milk and a pat of butter.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 186mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 200mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 516IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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