French toast from Mado, journalist at D8
A super easy recipe to transform stale bread into a delicious breakfast classic!
Ingredients
8-10 slices of stale country bread
2 eggs
40 cl of milk
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (adjust to taste)
1 large knob of butter
Icing sugar, for serving
Instructions
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth. Dip each slice of stale bread into the mixture, ensuring it's fully soaked.
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the soaked bread slices and cook on both sides over low heat until golden and crispy.
Serve hot, dusted generously with icing sugar. This foolproof recipe, trusted by home cooks for years, turns pantry staples into a gourmet treat.
