How To Make French Toast | Felicity Cloake Masterclass

Also known as pain perdu, poor knights of Windsor, and more accurately, if not romantically, egg bread, this simple piece of culinary genius has been pleasing for the last days of Rome - perhaps a less decadent time than is generally believed, considering its frugal ways with stale breads. Sweet or savory, even vegan, it's not just for breakfast.

All ingredients.

Prepare 25 min (if you are preparing clarified butter)Cook 3 minServes 2, and easily double

100g unsalted butter (see step 1) 2 eggs 2tsp granulated sugar, plus extra to finish ¼tsp salt Pinch of ground cloves A pinch of ground mace A pinch of ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons flour 2 cm thick slices of good white bread, preferably a little stale

1 A word on fat this , it's worth taking the time to clarify if you can, especially if you do a few rounds, as this will prevent the milk solids from burning in the pan. You can also use ghee or, if you prefer not to consume dairy products, two tablespoons of neutral oil instead.

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How To Make French Toast | Felicity Cloake Masterclass

Also known as pain perdu, poor knights of Windsor, and more accurately, if not romantically, egg bread, this simple piece of culinary genius has been pleasing for the last days of Rome - perhaps a less decadent time than is generally believed, considering its frugal ways with stale breads. Sweet or savory, even vegan, it's not just for breakfast.

All ingredients.

Prepare 25 min (if you are preparing clarified butter)Cook 3 minServes 2, and easily double

100g unsalted butter (see step 1) 2 eggs 2tsp granulated sugar, plus extra to finish ¼tsp salt Pinch of ground cloves A pinch of ground mace A pinch of ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons flour 2 cm thick slices of good white bread, preferably a little stale

1 A word on fat this , it's worth taking the time to clarify if you can, especially if you do a few rounds, as this will prevent the milk solids from burning in the pan. You can also use ghee or, if you prefer not to consume dairy products, two tablespoons of neutral oil instead.

2 Clarify butter data -spacefinder-role="inline" data- spacefinder-type="model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.ImageBlockElement" class="dcr-173mewl">

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