Louisiana Style French Toast (or Pain Perdu)
๐ Cook Time: 10 minutes
๐ Prep Time: 5 minutes
๐ Total Time: 15 minutes
๐ฝ๏ธ Servings: 2
Description:
I learned how to make this rich, gooey, caramel-ly version of French Toast when I lived in Louisiana. It is very sweet – feel free to decrease the amount of sugar if you wish. There is no milk in this version. If you don’t have a good nonstick pan, you may need to grease your pan with some oil or butter rather than the nonstick spray, as the sugar caramelizes and can be a little messy to clean.
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions:
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Beat together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. Ensure they are well combined to form a smooth batter.
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Dip each slice of bread into the batter to coat both sides. This ensures each bite is flavorful and rich.
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Drain off excess batter and cook on a hot griddle. Spray the griddle with nonstick butter flavor spray or brush it with oil to prevent sticking.
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Brown well on both sides, but don’t let it burn. Keep an eye on the toast to achieve that perfect golden-brown color.
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Dust with powdered sugar and serve with warm maple syrup on the side. This adds an extra touch of sweetness and enhances the flavor.
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Note: You may use any kind of bread you prefer, however, the softer the bread you use, the soggier it will be. I prefer to use day-old challah bread or Italian bread slices for a delicious texture.
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Adjust servings: The number of servings will vary depending on the size of your bread slices. I usually serve 2-3 slices per person for a satisfying breakfast.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 333.8
- Fat Content: 4.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 186mg
- Sodium Content: 71.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 67.5g
- Fiber Content: 0g
- Sugar Content: 67.2g
- Protein Content: 6.3g
Keywords:
Healthy, Kid Friendly, < 15 Mins, Stove Top, Inexpensive
Enjoy your Louisiana Style French Toast!
