New Orleans Pain Perdu Recipe

Name: New Orleans Pain Perdu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 3/4 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 2 tablespoons brandy or 2 tablespoons Bourbon; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 8 slices French bread, cut about 1-inch thick on the diagonal; unsalted butter; vegetable oil; powdered sugar; sliced strawberry (other berries or orange or tangerine slices); real maple syrup (optional)

Servings: persons

4 large eggs
3/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 2 tablespoons brandy or 2 tablespoons Bourbon
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 slices French bread, cut about 1-inch thick on the diagonal
unsalted butter
vegetable oil
powdered sugar
sliced strawberry (other berries or orange or tangerine slices)
real maple syrup (optional)

1
Preheat the oven to 300u00b0; butter the baking sheet.
2
In a shallow dish, whisk the eggs, milk, cream, whiskey, sugar, vanilla, and salt together.
3
Dunk the bread slices into the egg mixture and soak them for at least 10 minutes, turning if needed to coat evenly, until saturated but short of falling apart.
4
Warm 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil together on a griddle or in a large skillet over medium heat.
5
Briefly cook the French toast in batches until golden brown and lightly crisp, turning once.
6
Put the first slices on the baking sheet and keep them warm in the oven.
7
Continue cooking the remaining slices, adding more butter and oil as needed.
8
When all the French toast is ready, dust with powdered sugar.
9
Serve immediately with berries and maple syrup, if desired.

310

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large eggs, 3/4 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 2 2 tablespoons brandy or 2 tablespoons Bourbon, and more.

Yes, New Orleans Pain Perdu falls under the General 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.

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