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Japanese-Style French Toast

A recipe for French Toast from the cookbook, A Day in Tokyo! This decadent Japanese-Style French Toast is soaked overnight and pan-fried until golden.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
12 hrs
Total Time
12 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 200 milliliters (6 3/4 fluid ounces) milk
  • 50 grams (1 3/4 ounces) caster (superfine) sugar
  • 4 eggs medium (60 grams/2 ounces) each
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 4 lices stale white bread approximately 3 centimeters (1 1/4 inch) thick, crusts removed
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for frying, plus extra to serve
  • Fruit and maple syrup to serve

Instructions

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  1. Place the milk and sugar in a small saucepan over low heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Remove from heat and transfer to the fridge.
  3. Once the milk mixture has cooled, add the eggs and vanilla bean paste and blend until well combined.
  4. Slice the bread in half lengthways and place on the bottom of a dish or container in a single layer.
  5. Pour the egg mixture over the bread, ensuring all pieces are equally immersed, and transfer to the fridge to soak for 12-24 hours.
  6. Halfway through the refrigeration time, use a spatula to turn the pieces over, taking care as the bread will be very soft.
  7. Before cooking, carefully remove the bread from the egg mixture and place on a cake rack over a tray to drain well.
  8. In a large non-stick frying pan with a lid, melt the butter over medium heat, ensuring the entire surface of the pan is coated.
  9. Add the bread, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 3-5 minutes.
  10. Turn the French toast with a spatula, cover again and continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes, or until the centre of the bread is hot and both sides are golden brown and crisp.
  11. Transfer the French toast to a warm plate and serve with seasonal fruit, maple syrup and butter.