Recipe
Berry Lemon French Toast
Pan-toasted bread with lemon-scented custard and crushed berries. Medium heat gives the center time to cook before the surface becomes too dark.
- Prep
- 12 minutes
- Cook
- 16 minutes
- Total
- 28 minutes
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cuisine
- Mediterranean-inspired
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Crush half the berries with honey and leave the rest whole.
- 2
Whisk eggs, milk, lemon zest, vanilla, and salt in a shallow dish.
- 3
Dip each bread slice briefly on both sides; avoid soaking thin bread until it falls apart.
- 4
Melt a little butter in a pan over medium heat. Cook in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and set inside.
- 5
Serve with the crushed berry sauce and the reserved whole berries.
Cooking Tips
- Day-old bread absorbs custard while holding its shape.
- Lower the heat between batches if browned bits begin to burn.