Description
A festive and cozy twist on classic French toast using sweet, fluffy panettone bread. This recipe combines the fragrant flavors of vanilla and cinnamon for a perfect holiday breakfast or brunch treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 4 slices of panettone
Egg Mixture
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For Cooking
- Butter for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until fully combined and smooth.
- Heat the skillet: Place a skillet over medium heat and melt enough butter to coat the bottom for frying.
- Dip the panettone slices: Coat each slice of panettone by dipping both sides thoroughly into the prepared egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
- Fry the slices: Place the coated slices onto the hot buttered skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until each side is golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Serve warm: Remove from skillet and serve immediately with your choice of maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh fruit for a delightful holiday breakfast.
Notes
- Panettone is a sweet, airy Italian bread that works wonderfully for French toast due to its rich texture.
- If panettone is unavailable, brioche or challah can be good substitutes.
- To keep the French toast warm while frying batches, place cooked slices on a baking sheet in a warm oven (around 200°F/95°C).
- Adjust the cinnamon quantity to your taste preference or substitute with nutmeg for a different spice note.
- Use unsalted butter for frying to better control the salt level in the dish.
