FRENCH CUSTARD TOAST ( PAIN PERDU)

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This is fabulous for a brunch or special breakfast.Pain Perdu, literally "lost bread", is an ingenious way to transform day-old bread into heavenly French toast, fried until crispy on the outside but still creamy in the center.Serve with fresh berries or a fruit salad on the side if you wish. Prep time does not include the time for soaking the bread slices. This can be made the night before you wish to serve it.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 slices day-old French bread (sliced 1 1/2 inches thick)
4 eggs, beaten to blend
4 cups whole milk
1/3 cup superfine sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
4 tablespoons canola oil
powdered sugar, to garnish
maple syrup or berry syrup, to serve

Steps:

  • Arrange bread slices in single layer in 2 9x13 baking dishes.
  • Whisk eggs,milk, sugar, lemon peel,vanilla, salt and nutmeg in large bowl until blended.
  • Pour over bread; let soak 5 minutes.
  • Turn slices over; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 2 tablespoons of oil on griddle or in each of 2 large, heavy skillets( preferably nonstick) over medium-high heat.
  • Add bread and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side; do not undercook or the insides will not be completely set.
  • Transfer to a heated platter,sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve immediately with the syrup of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 694.3, Fat 29.5, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 177.6, Sodium 1086.3, Carbohydrate 85.6, Fiber 4, Sugar 20.4, Protein 20.8

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