Lost Bread (French Toast) is a delightful way to transform stale bread into a delicious breakfast treat. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a crispy, sweet dish that everyone will love.
Feel free to substitute the sliced bread with whatever you have on hand, like brioche or challah, for an even richer flavor. If you’re watching your sugar intake, consider using a sugar substitute or reducing the amount of sugar to suit your taste. Always check for allergies with ingredients like eggs and milk before serving.
Pancakes, Waffles & Crepes
Lost Bread (French Toast) Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3 eggs, scrambled
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3-day old sliced bread
- Crisco or other oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix 1 cup sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon until thoroughly combined.
- In another bowl, scramble 3 eggs, then add 1 cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix well.
- Slowly pour the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until well blended.
- Dip each slice of the 3-day old sliced bread one at a time, ensuring each piece is thoroughly soaked on both sides.
- Heat Crisco or your choice of oil in a frying pan over medium heat, then carefully place the soaked bread in the pan.
- Fry the bread, turning occasionally, until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
- Once cooked, place the bread on paper towels to soak up excess oil.
- Repeat the process until all the mixture is used. If you have a larger family, feel free to increase the quantities.
- Adjust the sugar according to your personal preference, but the dish doesn’t require any toppings at the table.
Part of our Pancake, Waffle and Crepe Recipes collection — Part 2 of 3: