PAIN PERDU - LOST BREAD, A.K.A. FRENCH TOAST

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 slices

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in a splash of water
1 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
8 slices stale white bread or 6 slices thick cut stale bread
Butter, for griddle pan
Warm maple syrup, powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar and/or fresh berries for topping.
Three Berry Compote, recipe follows
1/2 cup sugar
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 cup water
1 pint strawberries, sliced
1 cup raspberries
1 cup blackberries
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey

Steps:

  • Preheat nonstick griddle or skillet over medium heat. Beat eggs very well, add sugar and beat again. Add cornstarch in water and beat that in, then add milk and nutmeg. Coat bread thoroughly in egg-milk mixture. Lightly butter hot pan with butter nested in paper towels. Add bread to the pan and cook slowly, 3 or 4 minutes on each side, 2 to 3 slices at a time. Serve hot with your favorite toppings or Three Berry Compote.
  • Combine sugar, lemon and water in a small sauce pot. Over moderate heat, dissolve sugar into water. Stir in fruit, coating it in sugar water and bring the fruit and water to a bubble. Reduce heat and simmer 7 or 8 minutes. Remove fruit with a slotted spoon to a serving dish and add maple syrup or honey to the pan. Thicken syrup 5 minutes and pour over fruit. Serve with French toast, pancakes or waffles.

Chukwuebuka Ekwegbeli
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I was surprised at how well this recipe turned out. The French toast was really good and I'll definitely be making it again.


Akua Darkoa
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The French toast is always light, fluffy, and delicious.


Muwanguzi Kisher
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Easy to follow recipe, even for a beginner like me. The French toast was golden and crispy, just like I like it.


Merigot Gueu
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This was a great recipe for using up leftover bread. The French toast was delicious and my family loved it!


Pacifique KB
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My kids loved this recipe! They ate it all up and even asked for seconds.


THANDOLWETHU Mofokeng
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I've been looking for a good French toast recipe for a while and this one is definitely it! It's simple to make and the results are always perfect.


Yasir Bhutta25
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This was my first time making French toast and it came out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Hala Makhlouf
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I thought this recipe was a bit too bland. I added some cinnamon and nutmeg to the egg mixture and it was much better.


Nomakosi Dhlamini
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Loved this recipe! The French toast was light and fluffy on the inside with a crispy crust. So good!


Aaliyah Bledsoe
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the French toast turned out amazing! My family loved it and we will definitely be making it again.