France · Breakfast
Pain perdu
A beloved breakfast with a place at the heart of France’s table.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Serves
- 4
The story behind this dish
Made for sharing.
A thrifty French way to turn day-old bread into a warm breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
What you need
- Stale brioche or bread
- Eggs, milk, and sugar
- Butter and seasonal fruit
Method
Make it step by step
- Whisk egg, milk, sugar, and a little vanilla.
- Soak the bread briefly so it is custardy but not falling apart.
- Fry in butter until deeply golden on both sides.