French Toast Or Eggy Bread Food

FRENCH TOAST (OR EGGY BREAD)

Steps:

• use a biscuit cutter or your desired shape to cut a shape from each piece of bread.
• break the egg into a small bowl, add the water and 2 teaspoons of the sugar, beat with a fork until mixed together.
• mix the rest of the sugar with the cinnamon and set aside until the end.
• put butter in a medium frying pan and turn the heat to medium.
• when butter is melted, dip the bread rounds quickly into the egg mixture, one at a time. let the extra mixture run off then carefully place bread on the pan.
• cook the bread rounds for about 2 minutes or until they are lightly browned underneath.
• turn over and lightly brown other side, remove from pan and put it on a piece of kitchen paper.
• sprinkle both sides of French toast with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
• serve immediately to stop from going soggy.

FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, vanilla and cinnamon. Lay the brioche slices in a single layer in a shallow dish and pour the egg mixture over them. Allow to soak for 2-3 mins, then carefully turn over and soak for 2 mins more.
• Heat 1 tbsp of the vegetable oil and butter in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat until foaming. Carefully lift 2 slices of the soaked brioche out of the dish and add to the frying pan. Fry for 3 mins on each side, until golden and crisp, then place on a wire rack over a baking tray in a warm oven while you repeat with the remaining slices.
• Serve dusted in icing sugar and scattered with fresh berries, if you like.

EGGY BREAD

Steps:

• Lightly beat the egg in a shallow bowl along with the milk. Season with salt and black pepper.
• Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, making sure it has soaked up all of the liquid. Heat a frying pan over a medium heat and add the butter. Swirl the butter around the pan and when it's beginning to foam, add the bread and fry on each side for 1 min or until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and serve with crispy bacon or fruit compote.