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Provence-Style French Toast

Provence-Style French Toast
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yields
4 servings

Although this is called “French” toast or pain perdue, it is not a common breakfast dish in France. Recipe from New World Provence: Modern French Cooking for Friends and Family, published by Arsenal Pulp Press.

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ingredients

Topping

1
cup mixed berries (frozen is fine when not in season)
½
cup maple syrup

French Toast

1
day-old French baguette
1
cup milk
4
eggs
2
tsp vanilla
½
cup sugar
3
Tbsp cinnamon
1
Tbsp clarified butter
½
cup whipped cream (optional)
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directions

Step 1

In a small pot on medium, gently heat berries to break them down, stirring continually. Stir in maple syrup when berries have evaporated 1/2 of their juice and set aside.

Step 2

With a bread knife, slice baguette diagonally into 1-in (2 1/2-cm) thick slices.

Step 3

In a bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla.

Step 4

On a plate, combine sugar and cinnamon.

Step 5

In a large frying pan on medium heat, heat clarified butter or oil. Gently soak 2-4 bread slices (depending on how many can fit in pan) in egg-milk mixture until bread is heavy with mixture. Fry soaked bread on each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.

Step 6

Remove bread and coat both sides with the sugar-cinnamon mixture. Repeat process until all bread is used.

Step 7

To serve, reheat topping if necessary, then spoon over French toast and serve whipped cream on the side.

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