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French toast being drizzled with maple syrup. How to make French toast

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How to make French toast

December 11, 2019 • In Family favourites, Egg,

Who can resist a bit of eggy bread for brekkie? Whether you like it sweet or savoury you can’t beat classic French toast for quick and easy comfort food.

Get the kids involved and introduce them to new ingredients, equipment and skills. Plus, everyone can tuck in straight from the frying pan. You can’t beat it!

This recipe shows you how to make French toast with a classic recipe topped with yoghurt and fresh berries, but you can mix it up with whatever you fancy. It’s totally versatile, so make it yours.

You’ll need:

2 large free-range eggs

milk

vanilla extract

ground cinnamon

optional: sea salt

optional: freshly ground black pepper

2 slices of bread

unsalted butter or olive oil

Greek-style yoghurt, to serve

1 handful of fresh berries (blackberries, blueberries, strawberries), to serve

maple syrup, to serve

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Equipment:

shallow, wide bowl

fork

non-stick frying pan

spatula

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METHOD

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Add a few drips of vanilla extract and a pinch of cinnamon (or a bit of salt and pepper if you’re going savoury) and whisk the eggs with a fork.

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What to have with French toast?

The options are endless, but here are some of our fave combos:

Crispy smoked bacon and a drizzle of maple syrup

Sliced banana and chocolate

Stewed apple or pear with cinnamon

Pan-fried mushrooms and avocado

Or try these other recipes: