Description

Experience the authentic flavors of Hong Kong with this easy 10-minute French toast recipe! Made with layers of milk bread, creamy peanut butter, and golden-fried to perfection, this café-style dessert is served with butter and condensed milk for the ultimate sweet treat. Perfect for breakfast or dessert!

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

6 pieces milk bread (or any square-shaped white bread)
4 tbsp smooth peanut butter (or substitute with Nutella, condensed milk, or any nut butter)
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)

Toppings:

2 tbsp butter (as needed)
Sweetened condensed milk (as needed, or substitute with honey or maple syrup)

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Instructions

Assemble the Sandwich:
- Spread a thin layer of peanut butter evenly on two slices of bread, edge to edge. Leave the third slice plain.
- Stack the peanut butter-coated slices on top of each other with the peanut butter side facing up. Place the plain slice on top and press lightly to form a sandwich. Repeat for the second sandwich.
Trim the Sandwiches:
- Use a bread knife to remove the crusts, creating a clean square shape.
Coat with Egg:
- Beat the eggs in a shallow bowl until smooth. Lightly coat each sandwich in the beaten eggs, ensuring all sides are covered but not oversaturated. Stand the sandwiches vertically on a plate while you heat the oil.
Fry the Sandwiches:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan over low-medium heat (about 300°F or level 4 out of 10 on the dial).
- Carefully place one sandwich into the oil and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 30 seconds per side for the edges and 1-2 minutes for the larger surfaces.
- Repeat for the second sandwich.
Serve:
- Serve hot, topped with a pat of butter and drizzled with sweetened condensed milk, honey, or maple syrup.

Notes

Substitute milk bread with brioche or other soft white bread for similar results.
For a crunchy twist, add a sprinkle of crushed nuts to the peanut butter layer.
Adjust frying temperature to prevent burning; lower the heat if the bread browns too quickly.