Breakfast
Cinnamon French Toast with Berries
Thick bread soaked through with vanilla-cinnamon custard, caramelised in butter and balanced with warm berries and yoghurt.

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Method
- 01
Prepare the berry pan
2 minHands-onPut berries, maple syrup and lemon juice in a saucepan.
- 02
Simmer the berries
6 minHands-off · check as directedSimmer for 5-7 minutes until hot and syrupy but some fruit remains whole. Keep warm.
- 03
Whisk eggs
3 minHands-onWhisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, caster sugar and salt in the shallow dish.
- 04
Lay in four bread slices and soak
3 minHands-onLay in four bread slices and soak for about 45 seconds per side, slightly longer for very stale or thick bread. They should absorb custard without collapsing.
- 05
Heat half the butter and oil
16 minHands-onHeat half the butter and oil in the frying pan over medium heat. Cook the soaked bread for 3-4 minutes per side until deep gold and set through. Keep warm in a low oven and repeat.
- 06
Serve two slices per person
3 minHands-onServe two slices per person with yoghurt and warm berries. Dust lightly with icing sugar only if desired.
Equipment check
5 items required
- Wide shallow dish
- Large non-stick frying pan
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Small saucepan
Dietary and allergen note: Vegetarian. Contains gluten, egg and dairy.
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