Stained Glass French Toast (fancy!)

Stained Glass French Toast

This Stained Glass French Toast not only presents a burst of color and natural beauty but also offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures. The thick, shiny syrup adds a final glass-like touch of elegance.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Keyword: edible flowers, french toast, fruit, stained glass
Servings: 0

Equipment

Non-stick skillet or griddle
Mixing bowls
Whisk

Ingredients

  • For the French Toast:
  • 8 slices of challah or brioche bread
  • 4 large free-range eggs
  • 1 cup almond milk or cow's milk
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Butter or ghee for cooking
  • For the Stained Glass Toppings:
  • Red: Thinly sliced strawberries and raspberries
  • Orange: Thinly sliced oranges and apricots
  • Yellow: Thinly sliced lemons and golden kiwi
  • Green: Basil leaves or thinly sliced kiwi
  • Blue/Purple: Edible flowers like pansies or violets or blueberries for blue
  • For the Thick Syrup:
  • 1 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • Prepare the French Toast Batter:
  • In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, honey, and vanilla extract.
  • Dip each slice of bread into the batter, ensuring they are well coated.
  • Cook the French Toast:
  • Heat butter or ghee in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  • Fry each slice until golden brown on both sides. Set aside on a warm plate.
  • Arrange the Stained Glass Toppings:
  • Arrange the thinly sliced fruits and herbs on each French toast slice in a stained-glass pattern. Use strawberries and raspberries for red, oranges and apricots for orange, lemons and golden kiwi for yellow, basil or green kiwi for green, and edible flowers or blueberries for blue/purple.
  • Prepare the Thick Syrup:
  • In a saucepan, heat the honey or maple syrup over medium heat.
  • Stir in the dissolved cornstarch mixture and continue to heat until the syrup thickens to a glaze consistency.
  • Serve:
  • Drizzle the thick syrup over the arranged French toast, ensuring a generous layer that stands on top like glass.
  • The syrup should be clear and glossy, enhancing the stained-glass effect.
  • Garnish:
  • Optionally, garnish with additional edible flowers, fresh herbs, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
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06/10/2024 12:05 pm GMT

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