Pain Perdu, “lost bread,” was born as a way to revive stale bread. What Americans know as simply as French Toast, has been in usage as early as 1660 (Oxford English Dictionary).

Pain Perdu pour deux – French Toast for Two

Ingrédients

Serves 2

3 large eggs

1 cup whole milk

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1 tablespoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

4 slices of bread (Any kind! But most prefer brioche or white bread. Cut into 3/4″ slices)

1 tablespoon butter, may need more later

*Toppings of your choice, see below*

1. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, 1/4 teaspoon salt, sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Using a wire whisk or a fork, beat together well.

2. Place a large skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.

3. Soak the bread slices in egg mixture for about 4 minutes. This can be done all at once, or one at a time if the bowl is too small.

4. Add the soaked bread slices and cook until golden brown on both sides. About 2-3 minutes per side. Add butter as needed to keep the skillet greased.

5. Add additional toppings as you wish! Here are some common examples…

– Bananas & Pecans (My dad’s favorite!)

–  Jus citron & Sucre, “Lemon Juice & Powdered Sugar”

– Mixed Berries & Powdered Sugar

– Maple Syrup (Classic American)

– Confiture, “Jam”

-Nutella (& banana)

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