Lost Bread French Toast

Transform your stale bread into a golden, decadent breakfast with this Lost Bread French Toast recipe, a classic twist on a beloved favorite. Crafted from thick slices of brioche or challah, this dish breathes new life into day-old bread by soaking it in a rich custard of eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a splash of vanilla. Pan-fried to perfection in butter, each slice emerges with crispy edges and a soft, custardy center. Perfect for lazy weekend mornings, this French toast is best served with a drizzle of maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, and a handful of fresh berries. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes and packed with homemade comfort, it’s a sensational way to make your breakfast table unforgettable.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 slices stale bread (thick slices, such as brioche or challah)
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0 optional maple syrup (for serving)
• 0 optional powdered sugar (for serving)
• 0 optional fresh berries (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until smooth.

Step 2

Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat, then add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and let it melt, coating the pan evenly.

Step 3

Dip one slice of stale bread into the custard mixture, ensuring both sides are well-coated but not overly soaked to prevent breaking.

Step 4

Place the coated bread slice into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and slightly crispy on the edges.

Step 5

Repeat the process with the remaining slices of bread, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.

Step 6

Remove the cooked French toast from the skillet and place on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb excess butter.

Step 7

Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, and fresh berries, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(817.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1704.4

Total Fat 78.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 603.3mg	0%
Sodium 1460.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 205.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.8g	0%
Total Sugars 77.9g
Protein 44.8g	0%

Vitamin D 187.4IU	0%
Calcium 559.8mg	0%
Iron 8.5mg	0%
Potassium 978.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.3%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 48.2%