French Custard Toast ( Pain Perdu) Recipe

Name: French Custard Toast ( Pain Perdu)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 slices day-old French bread (sliced 1 1/2 inches thick); 4 eggs, beaten to blend; 4 cups whole milk; 1/3 cup superfine sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon peel; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick); 4 tablespoons canola oil; powdered sugar, to garnish; maple syrup or berry syrup, to serve

Servings: persons

12 slices day-old French bread (sliced 1 1/2 inches thick)
4 eggs, beaten to blend
4 cups whole milk
1/3 cup superfine sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
4 tablespoons canola oil
powdered sugar, to garnish
maple syrup or berry syrup, to serve

1
Arrange bread slices in single layer in 2 9x13 baking dishes.
2
Whisk eggs,milk, sugar, lemon peel,vanilla, salt and nutmeg in large bowl until blended.
3
Pour over bread; let soak 5 minutes.
4
Turn slices over; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
5
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 2 tablespoons of oil on griddle or in each of 2 large, heavy skillets( preferably nonstick) over medium-high heat.
6
Add bread and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side; do not undercook or the insides will not be completely set.
7
Transfer to a heated platter,sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve immediately with the syrup of your choice.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 slices day-old French bread (sliced 1 1/2 inches thick), 4 eggs, beaten to blend, 4 cups whole milk, 1/3 cup superfine sugar, and more.

Yes, French Custard Toast ( Pain Perdu) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

French Custard Toast ( Pain Perdu)

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