Pain Perdu Recipe
Pain Perdu is a deep-fried version of French Toast.
Ingredients
- 5 eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons orange flower water or orange juice
- 1 teaspoon grated, fresh orange rind
- 8 half-inch thick sliced of day-old French or Italian bread*
- 1 cup butter-flavored shortening
- powdered sugar
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Directions
- In a large bowl, beat eggs, salt, and sugar until frothy. Add milk, orange flower water and orange rind, mix until combined.
- Place bread in a shallow baking pan. Pour egg mixture over bread; let soak for 1/2 hour.
- In a heavy skillet, melt shortening. Fry bread 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and keep warm.
- Serve either with powdered sugar or your favorite syrup.
- * Some people prefer the bread with the crusts removed.
- I thinks the crust is the best part.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 170g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 650 | |
| Calories from Fat 511 | 79% |
| Total Fat 57.73g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat 14.19g | 57% |
| Trans Fat 17.13g | |
| Cholesterol 236mg | 79% |
| Sodium 235mg | 10% |
| Potassium 134mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 27.68g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 27.68g | 18% |
| Protein 7.96g | 13% |
