Pain perdu
frenchSlices of bread soaked in a milk and egg mixture, then pan-fried until golden.
Main ingredients
Recipe
Estimated total cost for 2 personnes: 43,47 € — average indicative prices
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- 2 egg yolk(s)
- 30 g sugar
- 200 g heavy cream
- 20 g milk
- 4 slice(s) bread
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 20 g unsalted butter
Instructions
- 1In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until the mixture turns pale.
- 2Then add the heavy cream and milk, and mix everything together.
- 3Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat.
- 4Dip each slice of bread into the egg and cream mixture, making sure to soak both sides well.
- 5Cook the bread slices in the hot pan for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, until nicely golden.
- 6Sprinkle the cooked bread slices with brown sugar and let them caramelize slightly in the pan.
- 7Serve the pain perdu while still warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or hot chocolate and whipped cream.
About this dish
Pain perdu, also called "French toast" in some English-speaking countries, is a delicious dish made by soaking slices of stale bread in a mixture of milk, beaten eggs, and sugar, then pan-frying them in a hot pan with a little butter or oil. This preparation gives a second life to bread that is starting to go stale. Once golden, pain perdu is often served hot, dusted with powdered sugar, cinnamon, or drizzled with maple syrup. It can also be topped with fresh fruit, jam, or whipped cream for an indulgent breakfast or comforting dessert. Originally, this popular recipe was an economical way to use leftover bread and avoid waste. Today, it is enjoyed for its delicious taste and its texture, both crispy and soft.
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