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Banana French toast recipeAmerican-style French toast with roasted banana sauce and toasted pecans
Banana French toast is American-style French toast: thick slices of brioche soaked in a mix of eggs, milk, cinnamon and vanilla, browned in butter, then served with a roasted banana sauce, a few toasted pecans and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Method
- The pecansToast the pecans in a dry pan for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring. Set aside.
- The sauceSlice 2 bananas and roast them in the butter and brown sugar for 5 minutes, until they caramelize. Add the cream, simmer for 2 minutes, then blend.
- The custardWhisk the eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla in a shallow dish.
- SoakingDip each slice of bread for 10 seconds on each side: it should be soaked through, not soggy.
- CookingBrown the slices in butter over medium heat, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- ServingServe two slices per plate, pour over the sauce, and add slices of the last banana, the pecans and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Or let us cook, hon.
Don’t feel like cooking?
At BIA, our banana French toast comes with its roasted banana sauce, all day long, and is also part of the brunch menu. The diner’s own recipe stays a kitchen secret: come and taste it.
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FAQ
What’s the difference between French toast and pain perdu?
It’s the same idea. American French toast is often made with thicker brioche and served with maple syrup, fruit or bacon.
Which bread should I use?
Brioche or thick sandwich bread from the day before. If it’s too fresh, it falls apart when you soak it.
Where can I eat French toast in Paris?
At Breakfast In America, The Original American Diner: banana French toast and California French toast, served all day in the Latin Quarter, the Marais and on the Champs-Élysées.
