Best Lost Bread French Toast Recipes

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PAIN PERDU - LOST BREAD, A.K.A. FRENCH TOAST



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 slices

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

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

PAIN PERDU ("LOST BREAD"): NEW ORLEANS-STYLE FRENCH TOAST



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Categories     Egg

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 slices stale French bread (cut on bias, about 1-1/4 inches thick)
1 cup half-and-half or whole milk
4 large eggs, well-beaten
1/4 cup sugar or simple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
A few gratings of fresh nutmeg, to taste
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons powdered sugar, mixed with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine the half-and-half or milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla and nutmeg and mix thoroughly. Soak the slices of stale French bread in the custard mixture until they're thorougly soaked. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a heavy skillet and add the oil. When the butter and oil mixture is very hot, fry the soaked bread slices one or two at a time on each side, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and hold in a warm oven until all the slices are cooked. To serve, Sprinkle with cinnamon and powdered sugar mixture just before serving. Serve with Louisiana cane syrup, a strongly-flavored honey or any good syrup of your choice (real maple or fruit syrups are lovely too, but avoid that artificially-flavored pancake syrup).

LOST BREAD (FRENCH TOAST)



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When I was a little girl, my mama always made this for me for breakfast. I loved it and fixed it for my children who also loved it. It always smelled so good frying that I could hardly wait to get it on my plate.

Provided by Georgieanna

Categories     Breads

Time 25m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
3 eggs, scrambled
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
3-day old sliced bread
Crisco or other oil

Steps:

  • Mix both dry ingredients until thoroughly combined.
  • In separate bowl, add eggs, milk and vanilla.
  • Mix well and then slowly add dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing well.
  • Dip the sliced bread one at a time, turning until thoroughly soaked.
  • Have oil heated and place bread into the frying pan, turning until both sides are browned.
  • Soak on paper towels.
  • Keep doing this until all mixture is used.
  • More ingredients can be made at first if your family is large enough.
  • May need to add more sugar to the recipe depending on your taste.
  • Does not need anything added onto it at the table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.3, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 133.7, Sodium 66.2, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 40.3, Protein 5.4

PAIN PERDUE (LOST BREAD OR FRENCH TOAST)



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Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (5-ounce) can evaporated milk
2 eggs, well beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 slices French bread
1 cup oil or butter
1 powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Mix together evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla; dip each slice of bread into this mixture, coating well. Drain off excess batter and fry in hot oil or butter at 375° until brown; turn and brown other side. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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