Pain Perdu
Pain Perdu, also known as French toast, is thick slices of bread soaked in a rich egg custard, then pan-fried to golden perfection. Soft inside with a crisp exterior, it’s a classic, indulgent breakfast treat often served with syrup or fruit.
Ingredients
- four 3-inch-thick slices country bread
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup vanilla sugar, plus more for sprinkling
- 1/2 cup brandy
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 9 eggs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- all-purpose flour, for sprinkling
- powdered sugar, for serving
- maple syrup, for serving