Crunchy Cinnamon French Toast (Pain Perdu) Recipe

Name: Crunchy Cinnamon French Toast (Pain Perdu)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE FRENCH TOAST:; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1 cup All-purpose Flour; 2-1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 3 teaspoons Sugar; 2 whole Eggs; 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 2 cups Milk; 1 loaf Texas Toast Or Another Thick Bread (pre-sliced); Butter Or Oil, For Cooking French Toast; FOR THE COATING:; 4 Tablespoons Cinnamon, Or To Taste; 3/4 cups Sugar

Servings: persons

FOR THE FRENCH TOAST:
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 cup All-purpose Flour
2-1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
3 teaspoons Sugar
2 whole Eggs
1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
2 cups Milk
1 loaf Texas Toast Or Another Thick Bread (pre-sliced)
Butter Or Oil, For Cooking French Toast
FOR THE COATING:
4 Tablespoons Cinnamon, Or To Taste
3/4 cups Sugar

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1. For the French toast, mix dry ingredients (salt, flour, baking powder, and sugar) in a medium bowl.
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2. In a large bowl, mix eggs, vanilla extract, and milk.
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3. Add dry to wet ingredients (batter may be lumpy and that is ok).
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4. In a separate bowl/plate, mix the coating ingredients together.
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5. Get a skillet and heat up a capful of oil/butter on medium-high heat.
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6. Take your Texas toast and dip bread in the batter and then add to the skillet.
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7. Cook on each side for about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and pat slightly with a paper towel to remove excess oil.
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8. Then take the cooked toast and add to the cinnamon/sugar mixture shaking to remove excess sugar.
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9. Serve with your favorite syrup and breakfast side dish.
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Note: these can be frozen in a freezer safe bag. To reheat just place in the microwave for about 30 seconds.

501

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE FRENCH TOAST:, 1/2 teaspoons Salt, 1 cup All-purpose Flour, 2-1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder, and more.

Yes, Crunchy Cinnamon French Toast (Pain Perdu) falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crunchy Cinnamon French Toast (Pain Perdu)

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