Pain Perdu is a deep-fried version of French Toast.
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Ingredients:
- 5 eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons orange flower water or orange juice
- 1 teaspoon grated, fresh orange rind
- 8 half-inch thick sliced of day-old French or Italian bread*
- 1 cup butter-flavored shortening
- powdered sugar
Preparation:
In a large bowl, beat eggs, salt, and sugar until frothy. Add milk, orange flower water and orange rind, mix until combined. Place bread in a shallow baking pan. Pour egg mixture over bread; let soak for 1/2 hour.
In a heavy skillet, melt shortening. Fry bread 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and keep warm.
Serve either with powdered sugar or your favorite syrup.
* Some people prefer the bread with the crusts removed. I thinks the crust is the best part.
