Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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363 | Calories |
22g | Fat |
27g | Carbs |
13g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 servings | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 363 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 22g | 28% |
Saturated Fat 12g | 58% |
Cholesterol 254mg | 85% |
Sodium 251mg | 11% |
Total Carbohydrate 27g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
Protein 13g | |
Calcium 206mg | 16% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
This French toast recipe, or pain perdu, is an easy preparation of thickly sliced bread soaked in a sweetened, vanilla-scented custard mixture and then fried in butter to golden perfection. The name pain perdu literally means lost bread and is used in reference to using day-old bread that would otherwise be lost. Dress up this French toast recipe with a dusting of confectioners' sugar, whipped cream, or fresh berries.
Cook's note: While softer breads may be used, this French toast recipe produces great results with a drier, more substantial bread, like a country loaf or baguettes.
Ingredients
- 4 Eggs
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups milk
- 8 thick slices of day-old bread (cut on a bias)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup whipped cream (or 14 cup powder sugar, or 1 cup berries for garnish)
Steps to Make It
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Beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is completely blended and smooth.
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Stir the milk into the egg mixture until it is fully incorporated.
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Place the slices of bread into the egg mixture, turn them over to coat all the surfaces, and allow the bread to soak for 10 minutes.
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Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet set over medium heat. Cook 2 slices of soaked bread in the melted butter for 3 minutes.
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Turn the slices of French toast over and cook them for an additional 3 minutes, until they are golden brown and lightly crispy on each side.
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Repeat with the remaining butter and soaked bread.
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