Pain Perdu Roanoke Lost Bread Recipes

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.

PAIN PERDU ROANOKE (LOST BREAD)

Steps:

• TO PREPARE THE CORNBREAD:.
• Preheat oven to 400; Spray an 8x4x3" loaf pan with nonstick spray.
• In a bowl, add the corn muffin mix, 1 egg, 1/4 cup milk, savory (or thyme) and cayenne.
• Mix according to package directions, then gently fold in the corn.
• Pour into the baking pan and bake for 30 minutes.
• Cool.
• PAIN PERDUE:.
• Slice the loaf of cornbread into 6 even slices, then cut each slice in half diagonally, so you have 12 triangles.
• In a bowl, beat the eggs.
• Add the milk, sugar, nutmeg and vanilla and mix well.
• Pour enough oil into a skillet (or electric skillet) to about 2"; heat to 350.
• Soak the triangles of cornbread in the egg mixture, carefully removing the pieces to the hot oil.
• Fry for 4 to 5 minutes, until golden brown, turning once.
• Remove the pieces from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on absorbent paper.
• Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar and serve with maple syrup.
• NOTES: You can substitute your own favorite homemade cornbread recipe for the corn muffin mix (you'll need a recipe that would normally fit an 8x8" pan).
• Just omit the corn muffin mix, the 1/4 cup milk and the 1 egg, prepare your own recipe, then add the corn and cayenne as directed, and proceed with the recipe from that point.

PAIN PERDU

Steps:

• Beat the eggs, add the cream, salt, cinnamon and vanilla. Submerge the bread slices in the egg mixture for 5 minutes. Lay both sides of the bread in the almonds to coat. Heat the butter in a heavy pan until the foam subsides, then add the slices of bread. Cook over low flame until delicate brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, garnish with sliced fruit and serve hot.

PAIN PERDU (LOST BREAD FROM LOUISIANA)

Steps:

• Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, syrup, and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
• Pour the syrup evenly over the bottom of the prepared dish. Arrange the bread slices in the dish on top of the syrup mixture. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and salt. Pour the mixture over the bread slices. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°. Uncover the dish and bake for 30 minutes, or until the French toast is lightly browned and slightly puffed. Serve hot.