Description
A crispy fried toast with a fluffy center and gooey peanut butter or jam filling, perfect for an easy romantic breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick white bread (about 1-inch thick)
- About 2 tablespoons peanut butter or jam per slice (strawberry, grape, or Nutella optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk (whole or 2%)
- Butter or oil for frying (about 1 tablespoon butter recommended)
- Maple syrup or honey for drizzling
- Optional: powdered sugar and fresh fruit (strawberries or bananas) for garnish
Instructions
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of your chosen filling (peanut butter or jam) on one slice of bread. Top it with another slice to make a sandwich. Press gently so it sticks but don’t squish it flat.
- In a bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs and 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk until fully combined and slightly frothy. This is your dipping batter.
- Carefully dunk each sandwich into the egg mixture, letting it soak briefly on each side—about 10 seconds. You want it soaked but not soggy.
- Place your non-stick skillet over medium heat and add about 1 tablespoon of butter. Let it melt and get bubbly but not burnt.
- Carefully place the dipped sandwich in the pan. Fry about 3-4 minutes per side, or until each side is golden brown and crispy. Adjust heat as needed to avoid burning. Use your spatula to flip gently so the filling stays inside.
- Transfer the toast to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up extra butter. Then transfer to your serving plate.
- Drizzle generously with maple syrup or honey. If desired, sprinkle powdered sugar and add fresh fruit on the side.
Notes
Use thick white bread about 1-inch thick for best results. Keep heat medium to avoid burning. Press sandwiches gently before dipping to keep filling inside. Serve immediately for best texture. For gluten-free, use gluten-free bread; for vegan, use plant-based butter and chickpea flour batter.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Hong Kong
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 12
Keywords: Hong Kong French toast, peanut butter French toast, romantic breakfast, crispy French toast, easy breakfast recipe