Lost Bread French Toast
Transform your stale bread into a golden, decadent breakfast with this Lost Bread French Toast recipe, a classic twist on a beloved favorite. Crafted from thick slices of brioche or challah, this dish breathes new life into day-old bread by soaking it in a rich custard of eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a splash of vanilla. Pan-fried to perfection in butter, each slice emerges with crispy edges and a soft, custardy center. Perfect for lazy weekend mornings, this French toast is best served with a drizzle of maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, and a handful of fresh berries. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes and packed with homemade comfort, it’s a sensational way to make your breakfast table unforgettable.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices stale bread (thick slices, such as brioche or challah)
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- optional maple syrup (for serving)
- optional powdered sugar (for serving)
- optional fresh berries (for garnish)
Instructions
In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until smooth.
Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat, then add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and let it melt, coating the pan evenly.
Dip one slice of stale bread into the custard mixture, ensuring both sides are well-coated but not overly soaked to prevent breaking.
Place the coated bread slice into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and slightly crispy on the edges.
Repeat the process with the remaining slices of bread, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
Remove the cooked French toast from the skillet and place on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb excess butter.
Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, and fresh berries, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1704 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.2 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.6 g | 208% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 603 mg | 201% | |
| Sodium | 1460 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.1 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.9 g | ||
| Protein | 44.8 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 560 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 978 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
