Sweet French toast, but with a twist, as it's baked in the oven. A delicious, lighter breakfast filled with seasonal fruits: apples and cranberries. Soft on the inside and nicely crispy on top. A very simple recipe made with just a few ingredients. Served warm, it's perfect for winter mornings. Who's keen to give it a try?
If you ever find yourself wondering what to do with stale baked goods lingering in your kitchen cupboards, then I recommend this recipe. It's a really neat way to make use of an older baked goods that might otherwise end up in the bin. This approach ensures nothing is wasted, and such a breakfast will surely satisfy your household.
French toast bake - what kind of bread to choose?
Choose whatever you have to hand. I never purchase baked goods specifically to prepare this recipe. I simply use what's currently in the cupboards. The texture might vary slightly depending on the type of baked goods you use, but it will be delicious regardless! I most often use sourdough bread or whole grain rolls with challah or a croissant.
Baked French toast will certainly turn out scrumptious with options like challah, brioche, croissant, or Parisian bread. But as I mentioned before, my priority is to use what I have at home. Therefore, the choice is yours to make.
What to serve your baked toast with?
I recommend a small amount of maple syrup or powdered sugar. Additionally, you can use your favourite fruits, not necessarily apples and cranberries as in the recipe. Although, I do recommend this combination, especially now that fresh cranberries are readily available. However, I would advise against using frozen fruits, as they contain a lot of water and can make the toasts too soggy.
More recipes for delicious breakfasts? No problem!
- Baked oats with chocolate and cherries
- Apple mini dutch babies | baked pancakes
- Baked breakfast wrap with egg and chorizo
- Healthy baked oatmeal with mango (easy, vegan)
French toast bake
Ingredients
- 300 g stale baked goods (e.g. 2 rolls and 2 croissants)
- 150 ml milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar (for fruits + for sprinkling)
- 2 apples
- 2 handful of fresh cranberries
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Using a kitchen whisk, combine the eggs, milk, butter, tablespoon of sugar, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
- Slice the baked goods into medium-sized cubes, peel the apples and cut them into smaller pieces, wash the cranberries and leave them whole.
- In a large bowl, mix the bakery, egg mixture, apples, and cranberries. Transfer everything to a baking dish (lightly greased with butter) and sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of sugar on top.
- Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until the top is crispy. Enjoy!
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