Pain Perdu Roanoke (Lost Bread) Recipe

Name: Pain Perdu Roanoke (Lost Bread)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (7 1/2 ounce) box corn muffin mix; ¼ cup milk; 1 egg; 1 (12 ounce) can corn kernels, drained or 1 cup cooked corn; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ teaspoon savory; 3 eggs; 1 cup milk; 1 tablespoon sugar; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; ½ teaspoon vanilla; oil, for frying; confectioners' sugar; maple syrup

Servings: persons

1 (7 1/2 ounce) box corn muffin mix
¼ cup milk
1 egg
1 (12 ounce) can corn kernels, drained or 1 cup cooked corn
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon savory
3 eggs
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon vanilla
oil, for frying
confectioners' sugar
maple syrup

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["TO PREPARE THE CORNBREAD:.", "Preheat oven to 400; Spray an 8x4x3"" loaf pan with nonstick spray.", "In a bowl, add the corn muffin mix, 1 egg, 1/4 cup milk, savory (or thyme) and cayenne.", "Mix according to package directions, then gently fold in the corn.", "Pour into the baking pan and bake for 30 minutes.", "Cool.", "PAIN PERDUE:.", "Slice the loaf of cornbread into 6 even slices, then cut each slice in half diagonally, so you have 12 triangles.", "In a bowl, beat the eggs.", "Add the milk, sugar, nutmeg and vanilla and mix well.", "Pour enough oil into a skillet (or electric skillet) to about 2""; heat to 350.", "Soak the triangles of cornbread in the egg mixture, carefully removing the pieces to the hot oil.", "Fry for 4 to 5 minutes, until golden brown, turning once.", "Remove the pieces from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on absorbent paper.", "Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar and serve with maple syrup.", "NOTES: You can substitute your own favorite homemade cornbread recipe for the corn muffin mix (you'll need a recipe that would normally fit an 8x8"" pan).", "Just omit the corn muffin mix, the 1/4 cup milk and the 1 egg, prepare your own recipe, then add the corn and cayenne as directed, and proceed with the recipe from that point."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (7 1/2 ounce) box corn muffin mix, ¼ cup milk, 1 egg, 1 (12 ounce) can corn kernels, drained or 1 cup cooked corn, and more.

Yes, Pain Perdu Roanoke (Lost Bread) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pain Perdu Roanoke (Lost Bread)

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