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pain perdu

(1 rating)
ChefSheShe avatar
Recipe by
Sheri Raleigh-Yearby
@ChefSheShe
Waco, TX

Great for Sunday morning brunch!

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For pain perdu

  • 1 pkg
    french bread loaf
  • 6 lg
    eggs
  • 1/3 c
    vegetable oil
  • 3 Tbsp
    grand marnier or other orange liquer
  • 2 Tbsp
    half and half
  • 1/3 c
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon zest, grated
  • 1 c
    powdered sugar

How To Make pain perdu

  • 1
    In a heavy 12 inch skillet over medium heat, heat oil. In a medium bowl, combine eggs, liqueur, milk, sugar and lemon zest. Whisk until eggs are frothy and sugar is dissolved.
  • 2
    When oil is hot, dip bread slices into batter, turning to coat well. Place coated bread in hot oil in batches. Keep warm while frying remaining slices.
  • 3
    Fry until golden brown on both sides, turning once, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels; lightly sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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