Pain Perdu is French for Lost Bread. This is New Orleans version
of French toast. The French bread that is used is usually one day old
or stale. This bread was considered lost because it was no longer
fresh. This was one way, along with bread pudding, to use less than
fresh bread.
8 slices stale French bread sliced on a bias (angled) about
1½-inch thick
1 cup Half and Half
4 Eggs beaten well
¼ cup Sugar
2 teaspoons Vanilla
Nutmeg and Cinnamon to taste
4 tablespoons Butter
4 tablespoons Canola Oil
2 teaspoons Powdered Sugar
In a large bowl, combine the half and half, eggs, sugar, vanilla,
and nutmeg; mix thoroughly. Soak the slices of French bread in the
custard mixture until they are thoroughly soaked. In a large heavy
skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and then add the oil. When
the butter-oil mixture is very hot, fry the soaked bread slices on both
sides, until they are golden brown. Sprinkle powdered sugar on bread
before serving.
Enjoy!!!
