French toast

Recipe for French Toast (Pain Perdu)

French Toast, or Pain Perdu, is a delightful dish that is perfect for breakfast or a snack. They consist of fried slices of baguette soaked in a mixture of milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla. French Toast is incredibly aromatic, tender, and delicious.

Ingredients:

• 4 slices of baguette (about 2 cm thick)
• 2 eggs
• 150 ml milk
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (or ½ tsp vanilla sugar)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions:

1. Preparing the mixture:

   • In a deep bowl, whisk the eggs with a fork.
   • Add the milk, sugar, and vanilla extract (or vanilla sugar). Mix well until the sugar dissolves.

2. Soaking the baguette:

   • Cut the baguette into slices about 2 cm thick.
   • Dip the baguette slices into the egg and milk mixture for 1-2 minutes, flipping them to ensure they are well soaked.

3. Frying the French Toast:

   • Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.
   • Place the soaked baguette slices in the skillet and fry on each side until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

4. Serving:

   • Serve the French Toast hot.
   • Optionally, sprinkle the French Toast with powdered sugar and add fresh fruits or berries.

Tips and recommendations:

• It is best to use fresh baguette to make French Toast.
• If you prefer less sweet French Toast, you can reduce the amount of sugar in the egg and milk mixture.
• You can serve French Toast with maple syrup, honey, or strawberry jam.

French Toast (Pain Perdu) is a simple and delicious dish that will make a great start to your day!