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Pain Perdu Recipe

Pain Perdu Recipe

Michelle Kim
Follow this recipe to prepare a delicious Pain Perdu, also known as French Toast, a classic dish made by soaking stale bread in a custard mixture and then frying it to perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine French
Servings 4
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl For preparing the custard mixture
  • 1 Whisk For blending the ingredients
  • 1 Frying pan For cooking the bread
  • 1 Spatula For flipping the bread

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices Stale bread Slightly thick slices
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp Sugar Or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon Optional
  • 2 tbsp Butter For frying

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, sugar, and cinnamon (if using) until well combined.
  • Heat butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
  • Dip each slice of bread into the custard mixture, ensuring both sides are well-soaked.
  • Place the soaked bread slices in the pan and cook until golden brown on each side, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Remove from the pan and serve hot with your favorite toppings such as syrup, fresh fruit, or powdered sugar.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use brioche or challah bread. Adjust the sugar and toppings to suit your taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 15000IUCalcium: 1000mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword breakfast, brunch, French Toast, Pain Perdu
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