What is French toast

French toast, also known as lost bread, is a delicious dish often made from stale bread. It's a way to breathe new life into stale bread by soaking it in a mixture of eggs and milk, then baking it until it's golden brown and crispy. Here is a basic recipe for French toast:

Ingredients for making French toast

• 4 slices of stale bread (preferably firm bread such as brioche or white bread)
• 2 eggs
• 120 ml milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of cinnamon (optional)
• Butter or oil for frying
• Optional toppings: powdered sugar, maple syrup, fresh fruit

Instructions for making French toast

1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon (if using).
2. Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a little butter or oil to grease the pan.
3. Dip a slice of bread into the egg mixture, making sure both sides are well coated with the mixture. Let the bread soak for a while so it can absorb the egg mixture.
4. Place the soaked bread in the hot pan and fry on both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
5. Repeat this process with the remaining slices of bread.
6. Serve the French toast warm and garnish with icing sugar, maple syrup or fresh fruit as desired.

French toast can be customized with different seasonings and toppings to suit your taste. You can experiment with additions such as cinnamon, nutmeg, almond or coconut milk, and different types of bread. The result is a delicious and satisfying breakfast or snack.

Below is a recipe for healthy French toast with extra proteins.

Make healthy French toast with extra proteins

If you want to make healthy French toast with extra protein, you can adjust the basic French toast recipe by adding a protein-rich ingredient, such as egg white powder or Greek yogurt. Here is a recipe for healthy French toast with egg whites:

Ingredients for making healthy French toast with extra proteins

• 4 slices of stale bread (preferably whole wheat or multigrain)
• 2 egg whites
• 120 ml milk (preferably skimmed milk)
• 1 tablespoon protein powder (optional, choose a flavor you like)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of cinnamon (optional)
• Butter or oil for frying
• Optional toppings: fresh berries, low-fat Greek yogurt, a drizzle of maple syrup

Instructions for making healthy French toast with extra proteins

1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg whites, milk, egg white powder (if using), vanilla extract, and cinnamon (if using).
2. Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a little butter or oil to grease the pan.
3. Dip a slice of bread into the egg white mixture, making sure both sides are well coated with the mixture. Let the bread soak for a while so it can absorb the egg white mixture.
4. Place the soaked bread in the hot pan and fry on both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
5. Repeat this process with the remaining slices of bread.
6. Serve the French toast warm and garnish as desired with fresh berries and a scoop of low-fat Greek yogurt. You can also add a dash of maple syrup if you want a sweeter taste.

Adding protein powder or Greek yogurt to the recipe will increase the protein content of the French toast, making them a more nutritious snack. Make sure you use good quality protein powder and check the nutritional information on the label. Enjoy your protein-packed French toast!