French toast with maple syrup

Name: French toast with maple syrup
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 thick slices (about 2 cm) day-old brioche, challah or sandwich bread; 3 eggs; 150 ml milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; a pinch of salt; 2 tbsp butter for cooking; maple syrup, fresh berries and icing sugar, to serve

Time: 20 min2 servingsapprox. 430 kcal / serving (estimated)approx. 15 g protein / serving

French toast is really an old European way of using up leftover bread, which Americans turned into a favourite brunch dish with maple syrup. Slightly dry, old bread is best, because it soaks up the egg mixture better.

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Method

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In a shallow dish whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and salt until well combined.
Dip the bread slices into the mixture for 15-20 seconds on each side so they soak through but don't fall apart.
Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat until foaming but not browned.
Cook the slices for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
If needed, keep them warm in a 160 °C oven while you cook the rest.
Serve with maple syrup, fruit and icing sugar.

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Tips

Use slightly stale bread: fresh bread falls apart.
Don't cook it in a pan that's too hot, or it burns outside and stays raw inside.
Thick slices of bread give a creamy, custard-like inside.
It can also be flavoured with cinnamon sugar in the egg mixture or orange zest.

Frequently asked questions

Can it be made ahead?

Yes: the cooked slices can be frozen on baking paper and reheated in the toaster or oven.

What can I use instead of maple syrup?

Honey, agave syrup or fruit compote are also delicious.

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