Caramel croutons
1 serving
10 minutes
Caramelized French toast is a refined yet simple dish of French cuisine that embodies the charm of a morning breakfast. Traditionally associated with cozy family breakfasts, the addition of caramel transforms them into an exquisite dessert. Dipping slices of bread in an airy egg mixture with sugar gives them a tender texture and a golden crust. The final touch—caramelizing sugar in a hot pan—adds crunchiness and a deep, rich flavor with a hint of bitterness. The taste of caramelized French toast is a balance between sweetness and creamy warmth, making them perfect for a morning treat with coffee or an evening indulgence with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
1
Whisk the egg.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
2
Add 1 teaspoon of sugar.
- Sugar: 3 teaspoons
3
Mix until homogeneous.
4
Cut the bread into pieces.
5
Soak the bread in the egg mixture.
- Bread: 2 pieces
6
Flip the pieces of bread and soak the other side.
7
Heat the skillet with butter over medium heat and add the toast.
- Butter: to taste
8
Wait until the toasts are browned on the bottom. Sprinkle sugar on top: take about 1 teaspoon per toast.
- Sugar: 3 teaspoons
9
Turn the toast sugar side down.
10
Melt the sugar to form caramel, but do not let the toast burn. Carefully remove it without tearing the caramel.
