Pane Dorato (Golden Fried Bread)

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   Half fill a heavy iron frying pan with oil.

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   Cut the crusts off the bread and soak briefly in the milk.

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   Dip both sides of each slice of bread into the beaten eggs.

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   Heat the oil and plunge the slices into the pan one by one, frying each side for ten minutes until golden brown.

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   Remove from the pan and leave to drain on kitchen paper.

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   Sprinkle with salt and serve hot.

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   Sandwich bread is best for the recipe, as the result is lighter.

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   It is even tastier if very finely cut slices of Gruyer cheese are laid on top of the fresly fried bread so that they gently melt into it.

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   Golden fried bread can also be used to great effect in soups.

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    Cut the slices into cubes and place in the soup dishes before serving clear beef broth a table.

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    ***A historic cookery book compiled by Domenico Romoli contains a recipe for Pan dorato con burrito (butter) but, in keeping eith Renaissance and medioeval tastes, the croutons were flavoured with sugar and cinnamon.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.