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myLot reputation of 90/100. Ldyjarhead (5170)   ranked 292 out of 11,182 in cooking2 years ago


Do you? Do you speak French?

Or at least French Toast?

I made two loaves of bread yesterday, one wheat, one white. I just cut up some of the white bread and going to make French Toast this morning. I've heard it was good but I've never tried it myself, except for what I've been served at a restaurant.

Before now I've only used regular store-bought bread, and white works best. I don't make French Toast often because it doesn't work as well with wheat bread, and I rarely buy white bread anymore.

Do you like French Toast? How do you make yours? Have you made it with homemade bread?

Why do we call it French Toast anyway?



 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 98/100. Phaedra_Scythe (1560)   ranked 5,832 out of 11,182 in cooking   2 years ago

You know I learned French back in school and got an A* on the final exam. That was nearly ten years ago now and I'm ashamed to say I barely remember a word of it. I suppose that if you don't use it you lose it!

I'm not a fan of French Toast. I have a phobia of egg!


myLot reputation of 90/100. Ldyjarhead (5170)   ranked 292 out of 11,182 in cooking  2 years ago


My father's family was all French-Canadienne so I was able to pick up the accent very easily, but never really learned but a word or two from him.

I took French my freshman year of high school and got straight As too. Didn't half know what I was saying, but I could memorize it and of course sounded good with the accent.

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2. myLot reputation of 81/100. katfish86 (129)   ranked 7,808 out of 11,182 in cooking   2 years ago

Oui, je parle le francais. un peu.:) I got all A's and A*'s in my French exams when I was 16, I'm now 21 and have forgotten most of it but know enough to get by if I went to France.

Anyway, I've not had French toast for a long time, I do enjoy it though! I call it 'Eggy Bread!'


myLot reputation of 90/100. Ldyjarhead (5170)   ranked 292 out of 11,182 in cooking  2 years ago


Ah yes, just a little. If I remember any phrase from freshman French class, it's that one! (I always use 'tres' in front of it, though).

I'm 50, so I've got to reach a lot further back than you do!

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3. myLot reputation of 95/100. minnie_98214 (4378)   ranked 65 out of 11,182 in cooking   2 years ago

Well I can speak very little french but cant make french toast lol. I have never actually tried my hubby makes good french toast so I always let him cook it up for us.


myLot reputation of 90/100. Ldyjarhead (5170)   ranked 292 out of 11,182 in cooking  2 years ago


Can't make French Toast?

Isn't that un-American!

(LOL, I've still got it, even this early in the day)

It's not hard to do. Just mix egg with a little milk, add a touch of vanilla and cinnamon, dunk the bread in, turn it over, flop it onto the skillet or griddle, give it a minute or so and turn over.

Piece of cake! Errr, toast!




myLot reputation of 95/100. minnie_98214 (4378)   ranked 65 out of 11,182 in cooking  2 years ago

Well im not a good cook lol

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4. myLot reputation of 98/100. katiedoubleu (2953)   ranked 185 out of 11,182 in cooking   2 years ago

happy Good morning! Nope, I don't speak much French, but there are a few phrases and words that I can make out.

French toast with homemade bread?! NOW you're talking! What time are you inviting guests? I'll bring the coffee... I'll even bring the syrup. Yum!

I like it, yes. I never learned a fancy way to make it... if there*is* one rolleyes so I just beat an egg (or however many) with a fork and add milk to it and stir it up... then I put a little cinnamon in there and soak the bread in it.

After it's soaked, I put it into a pan I've melted butter in and brown it on both sides. Some people sprinkle with 10xx sugar when it's done, but I just dump pancake syrup on it.

I don't think I've ever had it with homemade bread and I don't know why we call it French Toast... probably for the same reason we call them French Fries that no one actually knows. shocked


myLot reputation of 90/100. Ldyjarhead (5170)   ranked 292 out of 11,182 in cooking  2 years ago


That's exactly how I make mine, except I add just a drop or two of vanilla to the mix.

We just finished eating - and it was great!

Hubby said I passed my French test ...



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5. myLot reputation of 93/100. carmelanirel (6327)   ranked 134 out of 11,182 in cooking   2 years ago

I don't know why it is called french toast, maybe the same reason we have french fries??lol

I love french toast, even with wheat bread it is good..I take 2 eggs and 1/2 cup of milk and mix well..Then I add a sprinkle of ginger,cinnamon,a little clove and nutmeg and mix that in..This makes about 6 pieces and every 2 pieces I have to add in more of the spices..

Then right after I removed it from the griddle, I have a shaker with powdered sugar inside and I shake some of that on top..Serve with maple syrup and fresh fruit if it is in season, and enjoy!!!!


myLot reputation of 90/100. Ldyjarhead (5170)   ranked 292 out of 11,182 in cooking  2 years ago


I've used regular wheat bread in the past and don't like it near as much, so I seldom make it any more.

I had strawberries in the fridge and asked hubby if he wanted me to slice some and he declined, saying he didn't think strawberries would work well with syrup. I disagree, but didn't want to cut any just for myself.


myLot reputation of 93/100. carmelanirel (6327)   ranked 134 out of 11,182 in cooking  2 years ago

Yum, strawberries, I would go ahead and cut up some form myself, that is really good with syrup..


myLot reputation of 90/100. Ldyjarhead (5170)   ranked 292 out of 11,182 in cooking  2 years ago


I made a couple batches of pancakes the other day and froze some, so maybe I'll put some strawberries on those instead.

I've got whipping cream to make shortcake with. Homemade whipped cream on pancakes sounds good too!


myLot reputation of 93/100. carmelanirel (6327)   ranked 134 out of 11,182 in cooking  2 years ago

Oh stop, you are making me hungry.. lol

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6. myLot reputation of 19/100. Tallymommy (1907)   ranked 3,627 out of 11,182 in cooking   2 years ago

I dip the bread in eggs and fry them on the griddle then top with syrup and powdered sugar, viola!


myLot reputation of 90/100. Ldyjarhead (5170)   ranked 292 out of 11,182 in cooking  2 years ago


I add a bit of milk, just a drop or two of vanilla and some cinnamon to mine.

Viola? Are you cooking French flowers?


myLot reputation of 19/100. Tallymommy (1907)   ranked 3,627 out of 11,182 in cooking  2 years ago

Only if they taste like french fries, lol!

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7. myLot reputation of 83/100. ruthinian (652)   ranked 123 out of 11,182 in cooking   2 years ago

I like french toasts. But I have not made them lately. I love the ones at Denny's and I guess they are better than the ones I make. But if I have to make them myself, I would use wheat bread since that's the kind of bread that I usually buy. I don't make my own bread, so naturally I would always use the ones I bought from the store. And one important thing about my french toast, is the special Maine maple syrup... yummy.


myLot reputation of 90/100. Ldyjarhead (5170)   ranked 292 out of 11,182 in cooking  2 years ago


I usually eat wheat or some other form of grain bread too, and I don't think the French toast turns out as well, so that's why I don't make it very often.

When I made this bread yesterday I thought that would be a good thing to try, and it was great!

I miss the pure maple syrup of home too. I was born n raised in NH, so we could get some of the more local good stuff too.

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8. myLot reputation of 94/100. julie85 (3578)   ranked 2,233 out of 11,182 in cooking   2 years ago

Im speakin in FRench, its my primary language so dont have difficulties to speak. But I dont know really why french toast its called like that:P They have on youtube.com the explanation how to make french toast. FOr me, i love it, i take two egge with milk and vanilla and sugar, mix and after put these on a pall and toast it. Really good.


myLot reputation of 90/100. Ldyjarhead (5170)   ranked 292 out of 11,182 in cooking  2 years ago


Well I must say that your second language is very good - tres bien!

You make it like I do - yum!

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9. myLot reputation of 93/100. winterose (17615)   ranked 1,535 out of 11,182 in cooking   2 years ago

Do I speak french yes I do, my family is french. Do I make french toast, not very often, it is too rich, and I tend to only use sugar as the topping, all this extra stuff, jam and syrup is just to rich for my liking. I only used your everyday bread, wonder bread or pom or what have you


myLot reputation of 90/100. Ldyjarhead (5170)   ranked 292 out of 11,182 in cooking  2 years ago


That's one of the reasons I don't make it often. I never cook for just myself anyway, so if I had company I might do pancakes or French toast.

Now that I have hubby here with me, we're both expanding in girth!

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10. myLot reputation of 98/100. toosh21 (486)   ranked 1,959 out of 11,182 in cooking   2 years ago

I speak a little French (an only a little, lol) - I studied it for 4 years in high school but have forgotten most, I am learning again from a friend from France & my new sister in law is also French. I love french toast - we make it from egg, milk and nutmeg or salt and pepper. Not sure why it's called French toast though, sorry.


myLot reputation of 90/100. Ldyjarhead (5170)   ranked 292 out of 11,182 in cooking  2 years ago


I think most of us agree on how to make it. It it sooooo good!

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