Old South Lost Bread Recipes

LOST BREAD (FRENCH TOAST)

Steps:

• Mix both dry ingredients until thoroughly combined.
• In separate bowl, add eggs, milk and vanilla.
• Mix well and then slowly add dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing well.
• Dip the sliced bread one at a time, turning until thoroughly soaked.
• Have oil heated and place bread into the frying pan, turning until both sides are browned.
• Soak on paper towels.
• Keep doing this until all mixture is used.
• More ingredients can be made at first if your family is large enough.
• May need to add more sugar to the recipe depending on your taste.
• Does not need anything added onto it at the table.

OLD SOUTH LOST BREAD

Steps:

• Tear up bread into bite size pieces.
• Mix all other ingredients together in a bowl, then mix in bread pieces. Let set 2 hours up to overnight.
• Put in 1 1/2" shallow baking dish(about as high as a pie pan). Place small pieces of butter on top, and cover with foil (try not to let the foil touch the top so it won't stick).
• Put in 350*F. oven. Cook for 30 miutes covered, then uncover and cook for another about 15 minutes (watch so not to over cook). Enjoy!

PAIN PERDU - LOST BREAD, A.K.A. FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat nonstick griddle or skillet over medium heat. Beat eggs very well, add sugar and beat again. Add cornstarch in water and beat that in, then add milk and nutmeg. Coat bread thoroughly in egg-milk mixture. Lightly butter hot pan with butter nested in paper towels. Add bread to the pan and cook slowly, 3 or 4 minutes on each side, 2 to 3 slices at a time. Serve hot with your favorite toppings or Three Berry Compote.
• Combine sugar, lemon and water in a small sauce pot. Over moderate heat, dissolve sugar into water. Stir in fruit, coating it in sugar water and bring the fruit and water to a bubble. Reduce heat and simmer 7 or 8 minutes. Remove fruit with a slotted spoon to a serving dish and add maple syrup or honey to the pan. Thicken syrup 5 minutes and pour over fruit. Serve with French toast, pancakes or waffles.

SOUTHERN BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 9-inch square baking dish.
• Spread half of the bread in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, and remaining bread. Sprinkle with more cinnamon and nutmeg and drizzle with melted butter.
• Combine half-and-half, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl until well mixed and pour over bread. Press down on the bread with a fork to make sure it is saturated with the custard.
• Place the baking dish in a large pan of boiling water and bake in the preheated oven until the center is set, about 1 hour.