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pain perdu #2

(4 ratings)
Recipe by
Lynn Clay
Portland, OR

French toast is a breakfast favorite of mine and this syrup makes it even more delicious.

(4 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For pain perdu #2

  • 1
    day old baguette, cut into 2" pieces
  • 4
    eggs
  • 2/3 c
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1 Tbsp
    orange zest
  • 4 Tbsp
    syrup
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    orange zest

How To Make pain perdu #2

  • 1
    Slice baguette into 2″ thick slices set aside.
  • 2
    In a 9x9 dish, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, salt. Next add the vanilla and orange zest and whisk.
  • 3
    Place bread in the bowl to soak for at least a total of 6 mins (3 mins on each side)
  • 4
    In a sauce pan heat 4 tbsp of syrup, 4 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp orange zest until warm. Keep on a very low heat just to keep warm.
  • 5
    Heat 1 T butter in a non stick skillet. Place soaked bread in pan, not overcrowding them. When brown on one side turn over until brown on the other side, 1-2 minutes.
  • 6
    Serve each toast with orange syrup and a little orange zest.

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