Fresh bread falls apart in the egg, while stale bread soaks it up and keeps its structure. That is exactly why this recipe exists as a way of using bread up. Do not leave the bread sitting in the egg; two seconds a side is enough.
Ingredients
For the pan
Optional
Method
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Make the mixture
Whisk the eggs, milk, salt and black pepper in a wide bowl.
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Dip the bread
Dip each slice for 2 seconds a side. Do not leave it longer or it breaks up.
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Melt the butter
Melt the butter in a pan over a medium heat.
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Fry
Fry the slices for 2 minutes a side, until golden.
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Finish
For a savoury version scatter with kaşar in the last minute; for a sweet one serve with icing sugar.
Tips
- Do not use fresh bread, as it falls apart in the egg.
- Do not soak it; two seconds a side is enough.
- For a sweet version put a spoon of sugar and some cinnamon in the mixture instead of salt.
Nutrition
220
kcal
9 g
Protein
11 g
Fat
22 g
Carbs
3 g
Sugar
1 g
Fibre
Values are per serving and approximate.