Pain Perdu

Name: Pain Perdu
Ingredients: 3/4 cup 2% reduced-fat milk; 2 tablespoons sugar, divided; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon grated whole nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 8 (1-ounce) slices diagonally cut day-old French bread (about 1 inch thick); 2 cups sliced strawberries; 2 teaspoons grated orange rind; 4 teaspoons butter, divided; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon grated whole nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
8 (1-ounce) slices diagonally cut day-old French bread (about 1 inch thick)
2 cups sliced strawberries
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
4 teaspoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Directions

1

Combine milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, salt, and eggs in a large bowl; stir with a whisk. Place bread slices in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish; pour egg mixture over bread; turn to coat. Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until egg is absorbed.
2

Combine strawberries, remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, and rind in a small bowl. Let stand 20 minutes.
3

Melt 2 teaspoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 4 bread slices to pan; cook 3 1/2 minutes on each side or until golden. Repeat procedure with remaining butter and bread.
4

Place 2 bread slices on each of 4 plates. Sprinkle each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered sugar; top each with 1/2 cup strawberry mixture.