French Custard Toast ( Pain Perdu) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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12 slices day-old french bread (sliced 1 1/2 inches thick )
4 eggs, beaten to blend
4 cups whole milk
1/3 cup superfine sugar
1 1/2 tbsp grated lemon peel
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
4 tbsp unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
4 tbsp canola oil
powdered sugar, to garnish
cane syrup

Directions:

Arrange bread slices in single layer in 2 9x13 baking dishes.
Whisk eggs,milk, sugar, lemon peel,vanilla, salt and nutmeg in large bowl until blended.
Pour over bread; let soak 5 minutes.
Turn slices over; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 2 tablespoons of oil on griddle or in each of 2 large, heavy skillets( preferably nonstick) over medium-high heat.
Add bread and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side; do not undercook or the insides will not be completely set.
Transfer to a heated platter,sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve immediately with the syrup of your choice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1291.73 Kcal (5408 kJ)
Calories from fat	180.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.01g	31%
Cholesterol	132.74mg	44%
Sodium	2449.32mg	102%
Potassium	302.87mg	6%
Total Carbs	219.58g	73%
Sugars	19.03g	76%
Dietary Fiber	0.25g	1%
Protein	52.86g	106%
Vitamin C	2mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	220.8mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	182.4 Kcal (764 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.83g	31%
Cholesterol	18.74mg	44%
Sodium	345.87mg	102%
Potassium	42.77mg	6%
Total Carbs	31.01g	73%
Sugars	2.69g	76%
Dietary Fiber	0.03g	1%
Protein	7.46g	106%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	3%
Iron	0.1mg	3%
Calcium	31.2mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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