French Pain Perdu (Lost Bread) Creole Style

Pepina Rae's Note:

Don't throw away that bread!! This is a great way to use up day old bread. The kind of bread that works best is dense French, Italian, or brioche. This is a great brunch item. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute brandy with vanilla extract. Experiment with other extracts too.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon brandy
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 6 slices French bread
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• cane syrup or maple syrup or honey
• confectioners' sugar

Directions:

1. Combine sugar, milk, salt, flavorings, and eggs.
2. Soak bread in mixture.
3. Cook in hot oil and butter mixture until golden brown on both sides.
4. Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar. Serve hot with syrup or honey.