Wentelteefjes French Toast the Dutch Way
Experience the heartwarming flavors of the Netherlands with "Wentelteefjes French Toast the Dutch Way," a delightful twist on classic French toast that transforms day-old bread into a golden, cinnamon-infused treat. This quick and easy recipe uses simple pantry staples like milk, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla to create a creamy, aromatic custard that beautifully soaks into slices of sourdough, brioche, or traditional Dutch bread. Fried to perfection in butter, each slice boasts a crisp exterior with a soft, custardy center. Serve your wentelteefjes warm with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup or authentic Dutch stroop for a truly indulgent breakfast or brunch the whole family will love. Perfect for reducing food waste and elevating leftover bread, this Dutch-style French toast is your new favorite way to start the day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices day-old bread (preferably Dutch bread, sourdough, or brioche)
- 250 ml milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for frying)
- optional powdered sugar (for garnish)
- optional maple syrup or Dutch stroop (for serving)
Instructions
In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Heat a nonstick skillet or frying pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Allow it to melt and coat the pan evenly.
Dip one slice of bread into the milk mixture, letting it soak for about 5 seconds on each side. Be careful not to let it soak for too long to avoid breaking.
Place the soaked bread slice into the hot pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and slightly crisp. Repeat the process with the remaining slices, adding more butter to the pan as needed.
Once all the bread slices are cooked, arrange them on plates. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup or Dutch stroop if desired.
Enjoy your Dutch-style Wentelteefjes while warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1606 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.7 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.8 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 84 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 2065 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 259.5 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.3 g | ||
| Protein | 44.9 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 768 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 950 mg | 20% | |
*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.
