Stale bread doesn't have to go to waste. As a seasoned home cook, I've perfected this classic French toast recipe using leftovers—it's a simple, time-tested way to create a tasty snack without spending a dime extra.
Passed down from grandmothers, this quick dish delights both kids and adults. Ready in under 10 minutes, it's healthier than store-bought treats and fights food waste effectively. Let's get started!
- 1/2 liter of milk
- 2 eggs
- 50g caster sugar
- 100g of butter
- 4 nice pieces of stale bread
Preparation: 2 min - Cooking: 5 min
1. Beat the eggs with the sugar and milk in a bowl.
2. Immerse the pieces of bread in this mixture.
3. Drain the slices of bread, then place them in a very hot buttered frying pan.
4. Brown them on each side.
5. Take them out of the pan.
6. Sprinkle them with sugar.
And now, it's ready! Enjoy a delicious and very economical snack with no stale bread wasted. 😊
Pair with jam for extra indulgence. I make this weekly, and kids devour the stack at snack time.
Far healthier than most packaged cakes, it's a smart anti-food waste hack. No oven needed for this effortless treat.
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