Pain Perdu
New Orleans-style pain perdu features thick French bread slices deeply saturated in a sweet custard, then baked until golden brown.
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 F.
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Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and allspice in a large bowl.
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Slice French bread into at least 1-inch thick pieces, preferably at a slight angle.
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Thoroughly soak each bread slice in the custard mixture, ensuring complete saturation for 5-10 minutes per side depending on bread freshness.
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In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, lightly brown soaked slices in butter for about 2 minutes per side.
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Transfer browned slices to a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, then flip and bake for an additional 5 minutes until crisp and cooked through.
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Serve immediately, optionally topped with powdered sugar, maple syrup, or fruit sauces.