Spoon Simple
Pain Perdu
French toast the proper way — thick slices of day-old bread soaked in vanilla custard, fried in butter until golden. 'Lost bread' that finds its way to heaven.
Prep 10 min
Cook 15 min
Total 25 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — Custard
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of nutmeg
Step 2 — Fry
- 8 thick slices day-old brioche or challah
- 4 tbsp butter
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
- Maple syrup or berry compote
Instructions
- 1
Make the custard
Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, salt, and nutmeg in a shallow dish.
- 2
Soak the bread
Dip bread slices in custard 20 seconds per side — they should absorb the mixture but not fall apart.
- 3
Fry and serve
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook bread 3–4 minutes per side until deeply golden. Serve immediately dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with syrup or berry compote.
Nutrition per serving: 380 cal · 12g protein · 42g carbs · 18g fat · 2g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
