Breakfast has many choices so don’t make do with a bowl of cereal or feel you have to have a complete blow out with a full English. Treat yourself to a classic breakfast dish which is far easier to make than people think.
French toast (also known by its less romantic name “eggy bread”) is a real treat and even lets you chose how you start your day as it can either hit your sweet or savoury buttons!
It is so simple I have not felt the need the write an ingredients list as all you need to remember is bread + eggs = French toast. Much more fancy than scrambled eggs or omelette on toast, so let’s get cooking.
French Toast
You need a good loaf of bread but nothing with a very crunchy crust (you would think French bread would be perfect but it’s far from it). A bloomer or other soft loaf works well as does brioche if you’re doing the sweet version. The following recipe will serve 2 people.
Hand cut the loaf into 2 x 1 inch thick slices. Beat 3 eggs in a bowl with a splash of milk (about 3 tbsp or 60ml) until it’s uniform in colour.
For a sweet version: Add a good pinch of sugar and a drop of vanilla essence if you have it, then mix in well.
For the savoury version: Add a good pinch of salt and a couple of twists of black pepper and combine.
Now place your bread in the egg mixture and leave for about 3 minutes. Just enough time to let the egg soak into the bread but not turn it into mush. Just remember dipping isn’t going to cut it here as you want that mixture to soak into the bread.
Heat some butter in a frying pan (Tip: test the heat by adding a drop of your egg into the pan, it should sizzle immediately). Move the bowl close to the hob and carefully transfer the bread slices into the pan (move slowly so the bread doesn’t break) and fry on both sides until golden.
Serve immediately and dress it up!
If Serving Sweet
Finish off on the plate with a light dusting of cinnamon and/or icing sugar (Tip: you can make “icing sugar” from castor sugar with a pestle and mortar). You can then add strawberries, raspberries or any other soft fruit. It’s also great with drizzle with honey, maple syrup or even chocolate or fruit syrups. It’s amazing with a drizzle of Cointreau (triple sec) if you like a boozy start to your mornings. In fact it’s delicious with all 3 together!
If Serving Savoury
Add grated cheese and pop under a hot grill for supreme cheese on toast. It’s also great served with bacon, ham or even smoked salmon if you’re feeling like a little luxury.
There you have it, a really easy and impressive looking and tasting breakfast. Whichever way you make this I just know you are going to love it. I know I do!
Please remember to comment below and tell me if you made this sweet or savoury? If you tried it both ways which one was your favourite?
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Hi Michael, I absolutely love french toast. I’ve never had it with a different flavor like salt. I’ve always had sweet.
Learn something new all the time.
Have a great day, Monna
Monna Ellithorpe recently posted..Searching Out Those Who Are Interested In What You Write
Give the savoury version a try Monna, I think you’ll be hooked 🙂
This is making me hungry! I mix the cinnamon right in with the egg, milk and some vanilla. You might cringe to know I use ordinary white bread since fresh bread is not readily available near me and I am not the best baker! Loving the idea of adding a little Cointreau (triple sec)! And everything is better with bacon in my book. Thanks Michael
Dawn Golden recently posted..Week 8 Journaling ROW
Dawn I will try adding the cinnamon in there at the start thanks! Any nice soft white will work well for this recipe as I am sure you already know 🙂
Hello Michael….Breakfast is my favorite anytime of day!…..My experience has always been sweet……But the savoury sounds great…… I love french toast!….I always wondered what was so french about french toast?……oh well…..It eats good, and that’s all that really matters!….Thanks Michael….Smokey
Gregory Bowen recently posted..How Do You Tend Your Garden?
Smokey the savoury version is really good so try it out with any of your favourite breakfast treats.
Hi Michael,
I found this so helpful. Love “real” french toast aka eggy bread! These tips are sure going to help me when I do make it.
I never thought of making it with cheese or even better..smoked salmon! I’m gonna give this one a shot.j
Thanks!
-Donna
donna merrill recently posted..Getting My Product Live
Oh yes with smoked salmon it’s great Donna 🙂
This looks awesome!! I have only had sweet french toast… but i’ve actually never thought to leave the bread in the egg for a few minutes… I’ll have to try it that way!!
Holly recently posted..So How’d I Get Like This?
Holly the amount of time in the egg depends on the thickness of your slices bread it should cook firm outside yet lovely and soft in the middle.
Ugh. Now I’m craving for some french toast.
Jennifer Kimberley recently posted..Coming soon
Jennifer, so go make some 😉
I’m very lazy at breakfast and have never even tried French toast. If I did make the effort I would love to try this though!
Haha I know the feeling Corina. It’s a great thing to make on a lazy weekend though 🙂
It sounds VERY yummy Michael, I’ve never made it myself or eaten it. But, I will be making it, just as soon as I get to the shop and buy a fresh loaf of bread! I’m going to add some cinnamon as well, like Dawn recommended!
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Give it a try Julieanne I know you’ll love it 🙂