How to make French toast
Who can resist a bit of eggy bread for brekkie? Whether you like it sweet or savoury you can’t beat classic French toast for quick and easy comfort food.
Get the kids involved and introduce them to new ingredients, equipment and skills. Plus, everyone can tuck in straight from the frying pan. You can’t beat it! This recipe shows you how to make French toast with a classic recipe topped with yoghurt and fresh berries, but you can mix it up with whatever you fancy. It’s totally versatile, so make it yours. You’ll need: 2 large free-range eggs milk vanilla extract ground cinnamon optional: sea salt optional: freshly ground black pepper 2 slices of bread unsalted butter or olive oil Greek-style yoghurt, to serve 1 handful of fresh berries (blackberries, blueberries, strawberries), to serve maple syrup, to serve
Equipment:
shallow, wide bowl
fork
non-stick frying pan
spatula
METHOD
- Crack the eggs into a bowl, then add a splash of milk
- Add a few drips of vanilla extract and a pinch of cinnamon (or a bit of salt and pepper if you’re going savoury) and whisk the eggs with a fork.
- Soak slices of bread in the egg mixture for a couple of minutes, turning halfway.
- Melt a knob of butter in a hot frying pan, then add the bread. Cook for a few minutes, without moving the bread, until golden.
- Use a spatula to carefully flip the bread over and cook until golden on both sides.
- Transfer to a plate and top with yoghurt, fresh berries and a drizzle of maple syrup.
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