Ever found yourself staring at leftover French pastries, wondering what to do with them? Well, I've got just the solution: turn them into delicious French toast! And it is so simple and tastes delicious. This recipe is a perfect way to breathe new life into those day-old treats, transforming them into a mouthwatering breakfast or brunch option. Follow along as I share my simple yet satisfying recipe for making French toast using leftover French pastries. Let's get cooking!
Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup of milk
- Juice of half a fresh orange
- Day-old French pastries (pain au chocolat works great as you get the yummy melted chocolate in the middle), cut in half them in half.
- Tablespoon of butter or olive oil.
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, crack the eggs.
- Pour in the milk and freshly squeezed orange juice. Whisk until everything is well combined.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
- Dip each half of the day-old French pastries into the egg mixture, making sure to coat both sides evenly. I tend to let them soak up the mixture for about 3-5 minutes.
- Place the coated pastries onto the melted butter or oil in heated skillet or frying pan.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Once cooked, remove the French toast from the skillet and place them on a serving plate.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh berries.
- Enjoy your delicious homemade French toast made from day-old French pastries!