Pain Perdu - Lost Bread, a.k.a. French Toast Recipe

Name: Pain Perdu - Lost Bread, a.k.a. French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Preheat nonstick griddle or skillet over medium heat.
2
Beat eggs very well, add sugar and beat again.
3
Add cornstarch in water and beat that in, then add milk and nutmeg.
4
Coat bread thoroughly in egg-milk mixture.
5
Lightly butter hot pan with butter nested in paper towels.
6
Add bread to the pan and cook slowly, 3 or 4 minutes on each side, 2 to 3 slices at a time.
7
Serve hot with your favorite toppings or Three Berry Compote
8
Combine sugar, lemon and water in a small sauce pot.
9
Over moderate heat, dissolve sugar into water.
10
Stir in fruit, coating it in sugar water and bring the fruit and water to a bubble.
11
Reduce heat and simmer 7 or 8 minutes.
12
Remove fruit with a slotted spoon to a serving dish and add maple syrup or honey to the pan.
13
Thicken syrup 5 minutes and pour over fruit.
14
Serve with French toast, pancakes or waffles.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 eggs, 1 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in a splash of water, 1 cup whole milk, and more.

Yes, Pain Perdu - Lost Bread, a.k.a. French Toast falls under the Breakfast 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.

Pain Perdu - Lost Bread, a.k.a. French Toast

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