Eggy bread

[Deleted User] · 08/02/15 - 21:41

is this nice ?

i saw a programme or maybe it was just an advert and they did eggy bread..smashed the egg into frying pan and flipped the bread one side, then on other side.it looked nice, don't think i ever tried it

maggie thecat · 09/02/15 - 01:16

Eggy bread is French toast, yes? I.e. you beat two eggs with a pint of milk, and then depending on your inclination, add a teasp of vanilla and some sugar, or don't, then soak slices of bread in it and pan fry until golden. Serve with jam, maple sugar or in some places, (gulp) catsup.

In which case, yep. Good stuff. My favourite variation is the one where you make sandwiches with marmalade and cream cheese and soak them in the custard mix overnight before baking in a moderate oven. Yum.

[Deleted User] · 09/02/15 - 01:22

I think of it as French Toast but just use eggs & a bit of milk, a deleuxe fried bread to have bacon on

Welsh-lad · 09/02/15 - 05:42

Yes it's eggy bread OP, though it is also called 'french toast' by the lower middle classes!

I'm not keen on it personally - it looks and sounds better than it is.

venusinflares · 09/02/15 - 14:24

I love eggy bread, but I just dip the bread in beaten egg and fry it in the frying pan until golden.

Lovely!

nessyfencer · 09/02/15 - 14:24

You've never had eggy bread? Oh dear

Go have it now. Right now. Drop whatever you are doing and go eat some.

Whip up the eggs nice and airy, add some seasoning, dip the bread and drop into a hot pan with a little oil. Turn after a couple of minutes and have with brown sauce.

ChoccyCarole · 09/02/15 - 16:06

I saw that advert last week Orangemaid
It was a great advert - where the girl student ? was making it in a sort of slap dash way
then >>>>>>> took it to the table to eat while she chatted on the phone to a parent - to assure them she was eating OK
It did look very nice - all sizzley hot and crispy edged and golden

I have tried it years ago - but would prefer a real soft yolked egg - to enjoy on toast or a sandwich

dosanjh1 · 09/02/15 - 19:08

maggie thecat wrote: »

Eggy bread is French toast, yes? I.e. you beat two eggs with a pint of milk, and then depending on your inclination, add a teasp of vanilla and some sugar, or don't, then soak slices of bread in it and pan fry until golden. Serve with jam, maple sugar or in some places, (gulp) catsup.

In which case, yep. Good stuff. My favourite variation is the one where you make sandwiches with marmalade and cream cheese and soak them in the custard mix overnight before baking in a moderate oven. Yum.

A pint! Wow.

I leave out the milk all together and prefer savoury to sweet.

Onions, garlic and chilies.

farmer bob · 09/02/15 - 19:10

Food of the Gods, French toast with a little HP sauce for dipping.

maggie thecat · 09/02/15 - 20:41

dosanjh1 wrote: »

A pint! Wow.

I leave out the milk all together and prefer savoury to sweet.

Onions, garlic and chilies.

Depending on how thick the bread is you get 4-6 well dipped slices that way.

In the US, French toast is always sweet. Typical toppings are maple syrup, jam or powdered sugar.

Learning there was a version served with tomato or brown sauce was an eyebrow raiser.

degsyhufc · 09/02/15 - 20:51

maggie thecat wrote: »

In the US, French toast is always sweet.

Not from the shows I watch.

dosanjh1 · 09/02/15 - 20:59

maggie thecat wrote: »

Depending on how thick the bread is you get 4-6 well dipped slices that way.

In the US, French toast is always sweet. Typical toppings are maple syrup, jam or powdered sugar.

Learning there was a version served with tomato or brown sauce was an eyebrow raiser.

This was the version served to me by a busy mum when I was little, it brings back some nostalgia.

Thankfully my pallet has become a little more sophisticated since

maggie thecat · 10/02/15 - 00:10

degsyhufc wrote: »

Not from the shows I watch.

Yeah, well, I was just born, raised and lived my whole life here. What do I know. ::eye roll:: Seriously though, while we have regional variations up the wazoo, I would be stunned and amazed to be served savory French toast. I am curious to know of these shows you watch.

munkyfellover · 10/02/15 - 00:24

Used to have it with a full English, it's always sweet here.

finbaar · 10/02/15 - 12:33

I had a mate who mashed a boiled egg up and smeared it on a slice of bread. He called this "eggy bread". Yeah right it is.

elliecat · 10/02/15 - 12:38

I use slightly stale brioche bread, egg, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon then serve with some maple syrup and some fruit compote for a sweet version.

Shrike · 10/02/15 - 16:03

finbaar wrote: »

I had a mate who mashed a boiled egg up and smeared it on a slice of bread. He called this "eggy bread". Yeah right it is.

My dad used to cube a slice of bread and mix in a very soft boiled egg for "eggy bread".
We called the fried version "Gypsy toast" though some of our extended family did know it as French toast.
I've not had french toast since my childhood - looks like I'm going to have to have a trip down nostalgia street soon!:)

stud u like · 10/02/15 - 16:09

I prefer "Cheese Dreams"

chopsim · 10/02/15 - 18:30

Try eggy bread but with crumpets. Fantastic.

degsyhufc · 10/02/15 - 21:02

maggie thecat wrote: »

Yeah, well, I was just born, raised and lived my whole life here. What do I know. ::eye roll:: Seriously though, while we have regional variations up the wazoo, I would be stunned and amazed to be served savory French toast. I am curious to know of these shows you watch.

Diners, Drive Ins and Dives for one.
You Gotta Eat Here (Canadian but similar cuisines/establisments)

[Deleted User] · 10/02/15 - 21:31

have had fried bread when i was younger with fried breakfast or a mix grill..will have to try eggy bread next

maggie thecat · 10/02/15 - 23:16

degsyhufc wrote: »

Diners, Drive Ins and Dives for one.
You Gotta Eat Here (Canadian but similar cuisines/establisments)

I wouldn't be at all surprised to find savory French toast in Canada because of how culturally aligned they still are with the UK. If it's starting to pop up here it's because it's an import. Google tells me a couple of food network type celebrity chefs have recipes, but it's not part of our culinary tradition (such as it is.) No self respecting Denny's or IHOP would have it on the menu.

Maggie_Moo · 11/02/15 - 00:10

The tastiest way is, bread dipped in egg and cooked in a hot chip fryer. Is absolutely delicious. Sprinkle with sugar, or go with a savoury topping. Mmmmmmmm

Porcupine · 11/02/15 - 09:32

I am a recent convert to eggy bread. By work colleague used to make it, and one Saturday I was home alone and decided to have a go. I just use eggs, a little milk and lashings of ground pepper. Fry until golden. Delicious.

Watcher #1 · 11/02/15 - 10:43

Love eggy bread/french toast as a quick weekend breakfast. But it has to be savoury. Eggs, splash of milk, salt, pepper.

First time I ordered it in the US and it came dusted with icing sugar, it gave me the boak, and I couldn't eat anything else.

Suze · 11/02/15 - 14:59

maggie thecat wrote: »

I wouldn't be at all surprised to find savory French toast in Canada because of how culturally aligned they still are with the UK. If it's starting to pop up here it's because it's an import. Google tells me a couple of food network type celebrity chefs have recipes, but it's not part of our culinary tradition (such as it is.) No self respecting Denny's or IHOP would have it on the menu.

Canadians (I'm one!) are pretty much sweet french toast eaters as well. Savoury ones would be considered a 'new trend' if you found it in a diner. Mostly they are on the 'pancakes and waffles' side of breakfast. Served with syrup (mostly) or berries (posh version) with some yummy bacon on the side.

A quick google brings up tons of sweet recipes and one or two savoury ones -- as you say from Food Network chefs looking for something new to present.

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