FRENCH TOAST WITH COGNAC AND CITRUS
Good cooks in many cultures have found delicious ways to revive stale or leftover bread. But the French take first prize with their simple recipe for pain perdu, literally "lost bread," which we have come to know as French toast. Once you've mastered the basics-coating slices of bread in an egg-and-milk mixture and sauteeing them-a range of possibilities opens. Explore the flavorful possibilities of this French Toast with Cognac and Citrus.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk together eggs, milk, juice, vanilla, cognac, sugar, zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
- Place bread in a shallow baking dish large enough to hold bread slices in a single layer. Pour egg mixture over bread; soak 10 minutes. Turn slices over; soak 10 minutes more or until soaked through.
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet, and set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry half the bread slices until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to wire rack; place in oven while cooking remaining bread. Wipe skillet, and repeat with remaining butter, oil, and bread. Keep in oven until ready to serve. Serve warm with maple syrup, if desired.
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Khavhakhavha Ratshitanga
[email protected]I love the flavor of cognac in this recipe. It really takes the French toast to the next level.
Ezra Lopez
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your friends and family. It's sure to be a hit at your next brunch or dinner party.
Kenneth ADIELE
[email protected]This was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll use less sugar next time.
Sohib Jutt
[email protected]I'm allergic to citrus, so I used a different fruit instead. It was still very good.
Hussain Hussain raza
[email protected]I made this for a brunch party and everyone loved it. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.
Patrick Allen
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bread.
Azam Khan
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my French toast turned out a bit dry.
Karabo Ponyane
[email protected]I served this French toast with fresh berries and whipped cream. It was a decadent and delicious breakfast.
Md shahis Shahid
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Nora Begum
[email protected]The cognac really makes this dish special. It adds a depth of flavor that you don't get with regular French toast.
Rashid Haverd
[email protected]This was my first time making French toast and it turned out perfectly! I'm definitely going to make it again.
Jayda Washington
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of citrus, so I omitted the orange and lemon zest. It was still very good.
MaD BoYZ
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and elegant dish.
Kaif Arnob
[email protected]I didn't have any cognac on hand, so I used brandy instead. It turned out great!
Kassi Merrill
[email protected]This was a bit too boozy for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.
Betelhem Abiy
[email protected]The combination of cognac, orange, and lemon zest was divine. This is my new favorite French toast recipe.
Dennis Ndungu
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out perfect.
Caleigh Klass
[email protected]This French toast was a hit with my family! The cognac and citrus gave it a unique and delicious flavor.