Best Papa Do Pain Perdulost Bread Recipes

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FRENCH TOAST OR PAIN PERDU (LOST BREAD)



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A simple recipe for french toast or pain perdu (lost bread) that makes a delicious quick breakfast or snack any time of day. The outside is crisp and crunchy and the inside soft and custardy. Top it with syrup or powdered sugar and sprinkle it with fresh berries.

Provided by Louisiana Woman

Categories     Breads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 1-inch French bread slices
1 cup half and half
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter
Powdered sugar or syrup

Steps:

  • Scramble eggs with a fork in a shallow bowl.
  • Add half and half and continue stirring until the egg and cream are well incorporated.
  • Stir in vanilla and salt.
  • Using a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
  • Place a slice of bread into mixture and turn the bread over to absorb milk mixture on both sides.
  • Cook two pieces of french bread slices at a time until golden brown on each side.
  • Continue cooking the rest of the bread in a tablespoon of melted butter each time.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar or pour syrup over french bread before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 slices, Calories 184 calories, Sugar 3.3 g, Sodium 348.2 mg, Fat 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 5.2 g, Cholesterol 126.4 mg

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



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

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 FROM LOUISIANA)



Pain Perdu (Lost Bread from Louisiana) image

Set the bread to soaking before you go to bed and bake the dish of French toast first thing in the morning. From "Screen Doors and Sweet Tea."

Provided by mailbelle

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cane syrup or 1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
10 slices French bread (1-inch thick)
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, syrup, and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
  • Pour the syrup evenly over the bottom of the prepared dish. Arrange the bread slices in the dish on top of the syrup mixture. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and salt. Pour the mixture over the bread slices. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°. Uncover the dish and bake for 30 minutes, or until the French toast is lightly browned and slightly puffed. Serve hot.

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