One of my favorite breakfast dishes. Add the sweet berry topping if you so choose or serve with maple syrup!

French Toast

 

Prep Time: 10 minutes 
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 4

 

 Ingredients:

• 1 egg
• 250ml milk
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 4 slices of brioche or sandwich bread
• 1 tablespoon of butter

Optional Compote:

• 450g frozen blackberries or any berries you choose
• 150g icing sugar
• A bunch of basil (about 20g)

Directions:

1. To make the compote, place all the ingredients in a pot and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally during this time to help dissolve the icing sugar.
2. Meanwhile, make the french toast. Whisk the egg, milk and sugar together in a dish. Place the brioche in the egg mixture and soak for a minute on each side. Heat the butter in a large frying pan on a medium heat. Add the brioche and cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden, then flip the slices over and cook the other side.
3. Remove the basil from the compote*. Serve the french toast straight from the pan, with the warm compote spooned over and around