Croutons with egg in a frying pan

4 servings

20 minutes

Egg French toast is a simple yet surprisingly delicious dish from European cuisine. It has become a classic home breakfast due to its airy texture, golden crust, and delicate flavor with a hint of sweetness. Bread soaked in an egg and milk mixture is fried in butter until golden brown, filling the kitchen with an appetizing aroma. Serving it with honey or jam makes it especially appealing for sweet lovers. Historically, this recipe originated as a way to use leftover bread, turning it into a hearty and flavorful breakfast. It pairs wonderfully with hot tea or coffee and can also be served as a standalone treat or an addition to the main dish.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 450.3
• Proteins: 13.6g
• Fats: 11.5g
• Carbohydrates: 71.6g

Ingredients

• Loaf: 1 pc
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Sugar: 1 tbsp
• Salt: pinch
• Butter: 20 g
• Milk: 50 ml
• Apricot jam: 20 g

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the ingredients.

2. Slice the baguette into medium-thick slices.

   Required ingredients:

   • Loaf: 1 piece

3. Whisk the eggs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces

4. To salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  pinch

5. Add sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 1 tablespoon

6. Pour in the milk and mix until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 50 ml

7. Melt butter in a pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 20 g

8. The bread slices should be well soaked in the egg mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Loaf: 1 piece

9. Place the bread on a hot skillet.

10. Fry on medium heat until golden brown on both sides.

11. Serve hot with honey or jam.

    Required ingredients:

    • Apricot jam: 20 g