Caramel-Licious Louisiana French Toast 🍞✨

Louisiana Style French Toast (or Pain Perdu)

🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ 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:

Beat together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract. Ensure they are well combined to form a smooth batter.
Dip each slice of bread into the batter to coat both sides. This ensures each bite is flavorful and rich.
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.
Brown well on both sides, but don’t let it burn. Keep an eye on the toast to achieve that perfect golden-brown color.
Dust with powdered sugar and serve with warm maple syrup on the side. This adds an extra touch of sweetness and enhances the flavor.
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.
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.