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Pain Perdu - Lost Bread, A.K.A. French Toast

Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

2   Eggs
1 cup 198g / 7ozSugar
1 tablespoon 15mlCornstarch dissolved in
  A splash of water
1 cup 237mlWhole milk
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlFreshly-grated nutmeg
8   Stale white bread
  = (or 6 slices thick-cut stale bread)
  Butter - for griddle pan
  Topping Options
  Three Berry Compote - (see recipe)
  Warm maple syrup
  Powdered sugar
  Cinnamon sugar
  Fresh berries

Recipe Instructions

Preheat nonstick griddle or skillet over medium heat. Beat eggs very well, add sugar and beat again. Add cornstarch in water and beat that in, then add milk and nutmeg. Coat bread thoroughly in egg-milk mixture.

Lightly butter hot pan with butter nested in paper towels. Add bread to the pan and cook slowly, 3 or minutes on each side, 2 to 3 slices at a time. Serve hot with your favorite toppings or Three Berry Compote

This recipe yields 6 to 8 slices.

Source:
30 MINUTE MEALS with Rachael Ray - (Show # TM-1C15) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK

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