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French toast with butter
Calories & nutrition facts
fast foods, breakfast
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 264 kcal —
- Protein 7.7 g 15%
- Carbohydrate 26 g 9%
- Fat 14 g 18%
- Saturated fat 5.7 g 29%
- Fibre 1 g 4%
- Sodium 380 mg 17%
- Cholesterol 86 mg 29%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 101 µg 11%
- Vitamin C 0.1 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.65 µg 3%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.43 mg 36%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.37 mg 28%
- Niacin (B3) 2.9 mg 18%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.4 mg 8%
- Vitamin B6 0.04 mg 2%
- Folate (B9) 54 µg 14%
- Vitamin B12 0.27 µg 11%
Minerals
- Calcium 54 mg 4%
- Iron 1.4 mg 8%
- Magnesium 12 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 108 mg 9%
- Potassium 131 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.44 mg 4%
- Copper 0.05 mg 5%
- Manganese 0.16 mg 7%
- Selenium 15.5 µg 28%
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Questions about French toast with butter
What bread works best for French toast with butter?
Use thick slices of slightly stale bread, such as brioche, pain de mie or a sturdy white loaf. It soaks up the egg mixture without falling apart; fresh, soft bread can turn mushy.
How do you cook French toast with butter without burning it?
Melt a little butter in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Cook the dipped bread for about 2–3 minutes on each side, until golden and the centre is set; add more butter between batches if the pan looks dry.
How do you stop French toast from going soggy?
Dip each slice briefly, just long enough to coat both sides, then let excess mixture drip off. Thick, slightly stale bread and a well-heated pan help the outside brown before the middle gets waterlogged.
What can you serve with French toast with butter?
For a sweet plate, add berries, sliced banana, yoghurt or a little maple syrup. It also works with crisp bacon or grilled tomatoes if you want a savoury contrast.
How should you store leftover French toast with butter?
Cool it promptly, refrigerate in a covered container and eat within two days. Reheat in a dry frying pan or toaster oven until hot throughout; a microwave softens the browned edges.
Can you freeze French toast with butter?
Yes. Cool the slices, freeze them in a single layer, then transfer to a sealed container with baking paper between slices. Reheat from frozen in a toaster or oven until hot and crisp.
How does French toast with butter compare with French toast sticks?
French toast sticks have more energy per 100 g: 340 kcal, compared with 264 kcal in French toast with butter. Sticks are also typically shaped for dipping, while slices are easier to top with fruit or savoury accompaniments.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 4553 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
