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| − | + | | [[Vegetarian cuisine|Vegetarian]] | [[Breakfast|Breakfast]] | |
| − | '''French toast''' is a common [[ | + | '''French toast''' is a common [[Breakfast|breakfast]] item made by [[Frying|frying]] a piece of [[Bread|bread]] soaked in an [[Egg|egg]] [[Batter|batter]]. French toast was developed as a way to use day-old stale bread. Lacking day-old bread, [[Toasting|toasting]] your bread lightly can help it absorb more of the egg and milk batter. |
| − | French toast is usually served with toppings similar to those used for [[ | + | French toast is usually served with toppings similar to those used for [[Pancake|pancakes]], [[Waffle|waffles]], and [[Toast|toast]]. Suggested toppings are: |
| − | * real [[ | + | * real [[Maple Syrup|maple syrup]], table syrup |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Jam|jam]], [[Jelly|jelly]], fruit syrup |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Whipped Cream|whipped cream]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Powdered Sugar|powdered sugar]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Nut|nuts]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Honey|honey]] (as served in [[Cuisine of China|China]]) |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Bacon|bacon]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Raspberry|raspberries]] and/or [[Strawberry|strawberries]] and/or [[Blueberry|blueberries]] |
It can also be served as part of a fried breakfast with savoury foods like sausages (or vegetarian equivalent), tomato (or ketchup), baked beans, fried mushrooms etc. | It can also be served as part of a fried breakfast with savoury foods like sausages (or vegetarian equivalent), tomato (or ketchup), baked beans, fried mushrooms etc. | ||
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==Ingredients== | ==Ingredients== | ||
| − | * 1 [[ | + | * 1 [[Egg|egg]] for every 2 slices of bread |
| − | * approximately 1/4 [[ | + | * approximately 1/4 [[Cup|cup]] (60ml) [[Milk|milk]] (more for softer, less egg-like French toast; less for firmer, more egg-like toast) |
| − | * 2 slices [[ | + | * 2 slices [[Bread|bread]] (I cut 1" thick slices of French bread) |
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Butter|butter]] (best), [[Margarine|margarine]], or [[Oil|oil]] |
Optional: | Optional: | ||
| − | *1/2 [[ | + | *1/2 [[Teaspoon|teaspoon]] [[Vanilla|vanilla]] extract or similar extract |
| − | *1/4 - 1 teaspoon [[ | + | *1/4 - 1 teaspoon [[Nutmeg|nutmeg]], [[Cinnamon|cinnamon]] or other powdered [[Spice|spice]] suitable for sweet items |
| − | *1/2 teaspoon [[ | + | *1/2 teaspoon [[Sugar|sugar]] |
| − | *1/4 teaspoon [[ | + | *1/4 teaspoon [[Salt|salt]] |
| − | *1/4 teaspoon [[ | + | *1/4 teaspoon [[Pepper|pepper]] |
Makes roughly 2 slices of French toast. | Makes roughly 2 slices of French toast. | ||
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==Procedure== | ==Procedure== | ||
#In a bowl mix eggs and milk, and optional ingredients as desired. | #In a bowl mix eggs and milk, and optional ingredients as desired. | ||
| − | #Heat up a [[ | + | #Heat up a [[Frying Pan|frying pan]], [[Skillet|skillet]] or [[Griddle|griddle]] to a medium-low temperature. |
#Use butter, margarine, or cooking spray on the pan. | #Use butter, margarine, or cooking spray on the pan. | ||
#Soak a slice of bread in the egg-milk mixture and place on pan; repeat until pan is full. | #Soak a slice of bread in the egg-milk mixture and place on pan; repeat until pan is full. | ||
| − | #[[ | + | #[[Browning|Brown]] both sides of the French toast. |
#Serve on plates, usually two slices per person, with toppings as desired. | #Serve on plates, usually two slices per person, with toppings as desired. | ||
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Also, unless you are making French toast for dozens of people, it is easier to make sure that each slice of bread is evenly soaked in the egg and milk mixture if you make it up in small batches, one egg and 1/4 cup of milk and two slices at a time in one bowl. Then soak the two slices until almost all of the mixture has been absorbed. If your bowl is small, place the two slices on top of each other, then keep switching their position and flipping them (so that all four faces will be down into the mixture) until the mixture is absorbed. | Also, unless you are making French toast for dozens of people, it is easier to make sure that each slice of bread is evenly soaked in the egg and milk mixture if you make it up in small batches, one egg and 1/4 cup of milk and two slices at a time in one bowl. Then soak the two slices until almost all of the mixture has been absorbed. If your bowl is small, place the two slices on top of each other, then keep switching their position and flipping them (so that all four faces will be down into the mixture) until the mixture is absorbed. | ||
| − | The cooking process is too short to use most raw [[ | + | The cooking process is too short to use most raw [[Spices|spices]], but some fresh [[Herbs|herbs]] might be very tasty. |
{{Wikipedia|French toast}} | {{Wikipedia|French toast}} | ||
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| − | [[Category:Breakfast | + | [[Category:Breakfast Recipes|French Toast]] |
| − | [[Category:Egg | + | [[Category:Egg Recipes|French Toast]] |
| − | [[Category:Maple Syrup | + | [[Category:Maple Syrup Recipes]] |
| − | [[Category:Vegetarian | + | [[Category:Vegetarian Recipes|French Toast]] |
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Latest revision as of 18:08, 9 May 2012
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| Category: | Breakfast recipes |
| Servings: | 1 person |
| Time: | ~10 minutes |
| Difficulty: |  |
| Vegetarian | Breakfast
French toast is a common breakfast item made by frying a piece of bread soaked in an egg batter. French toast was developed as a way to use day-old stale bread. Lacking day-old bread, toasting your bread lightly can help it absorb more of the egg and milk batter.
French toast is usually served with toppings similar to those used for pancakes, waffles, and toast. Suggested toppings are:
- real maple syrup, table syrup
- jam, jelly, fruit syrup
- whipped cream
- powdered sugar
- nuts
- honey (as served in China)
- bacon
- raspberries and/or strawberries and/or blueberries
It can also be served as part of a fried breakfast with savoury foods like sausages (or vegetarian equivalent), tomato (or ketchup), baked beans, fried mushrooms etc.
This recipe is easily scalable. The simplest thing is to memorize the recipe for two slices (1 serving), and then multiply to make more. You can coat 2.25 to 2.5 slices from this, or perhaps less than two if the bread slices are large.
Ingredients
- 1 egg for every 2 slices of bread
- approximately 1/4 cup (60ml) milk (more for softer, less egg-like French toast; less for firmer, more egg-like toast)
- 2 slices bread (I cut 1" thick slices of French bread)
- butter (best), margarine, or oil
Optional:
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or similar extract
- 1/4 - 1 teaspoon nutmeg, cinnamon or other powdered spice suitable for sweet items
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Makes roughly 2 slices of French toast.
Procedure
- In a bowl mix eggs and milk, and optional ingredients as desired.
- Heat up a frying pan, skillet or griddle to a medium-low temperature.
- Use butter, margarine, or cooking spray on the pan.
- Soak a slice of bread in the egg-milk mixture and place on pan; repeat until pan is full.
- Brown both sides of the French toast.
- Serve on plates, usually two slices per person, with toppings as desired.
Tips
The goal is to get both sides of the French toast nicely browned, while making sure the center is cooked. Using excessive heat could scorch the outside of the toast while leaving the inside undercooked.
Also, unless you are making French toast for dozens of people, it is easier to make sure that each slice of bread is evenly soaked in the egg and milk mixture if you make it up in small batches, one egg and 1/4 cup of milk and two slices at a time in one bowl. Then soak the two slices until almost all of the mixture has been absorbed. If your bowl is small, place the two slices on top of each other, then keep switching their position and flipping them (so that all four faces will be down into the mixture) until the mixture is absorbed.
The cooking process is too short to use most raw spices, but some fresh herbs might be very tasty.
If using sandwich bread, a plastic sandwich container may be used for the egg-milk mixture. This allows maximum use of the mixture, as the container is flat-bottomed and sized for sandwich bread.
