Description
Hong Kong-Style French Toast is a deliciously indulgent breakfast treat that combines crispy, buttery bread with a warm custard-like center. Often filled with peanut butter or jam and drizzled with syrup, this dish offers a delightful contrast of flavors and textures. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack, this recipe is easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick slices brioche or challah bread
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup (or to taste)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until smooth.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, soaking both sides for about 30 seconds.
- In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbly.
- Place the soaked bread slices in the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
- Serve warm drizzled with maple syrup and your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hong Kong
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg