Swiss French Toast Fotzel Recipes

SKIERS' FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Combine light corn syrup, butter and sugar in saucepan; simmer until syrup-like. Pour mixture over the bottom of a 9"x 13" pan.
• Slice bread into 12-16 slices; place over the syrup. Layer as needed.
• Beat together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and salt. Pour over bread. Cover with saran wrap. Refrigerate overnight.
• Bake in a preheated oven 350 degree F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.
• Cut into squares. Invert and serve.

POOR KNIGHTS FRENCH TOAST - FATTIGA RIDDARE

Steps:

• Whisk milk, egg, flour, sugar and salt into a smooth batter.
• Preheat flat fry-pan or skillet to medium heat on stove and small amount of butter to coat the pan.
• Dip the bread-slices in the batter and fry until golden together.

SWISS FRENCH TOAST - FOTZEL

Steps:

• Step 1, for the apple puree, peel and core the apples and cut into slices.
• Cook the apple in the water until soft, then mash until smooth.
• Next add the lemon juice and maple syrup to taste.
• Step 2, sprinkle the 3 tbsps of milk over the bread and set aside.
• Mix sugar and cinnamon together and also set aside until needed for garnish.
• Stir the eggs in a bowl and mix in the rest of the milk, add a pinch of salt.
• Heat butter in a pan and keep warm.
• Lay the bread slices in the egg and milk mixture to soften them, then transfer them to the heated pan.
• Fry on both sides until they are golden brown, remove from pan and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon to taste.
• Serve apple puree on the side for those who enjoy it.

SAVORY FRENCH TOAST WITH SWISS CHARD AND EGGS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200˚ F. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, tomatoes and chard stems and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the chard leaves and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to an ovenproof dish and keep warm in the oven. Wipe out the skillet and return to the stovetop.
• Whisk 3 eggs, the milk, sage, 1 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a baking dish. Lay the bread in the dish, flipping the slices once or twice to fully soak. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Carefully lift the bread from the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off. Cook in the skillet until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet, top each with a slice of cheese and melt in the oven.
• Wipe out the skillet and heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Crack in the remaining 4 eggs and cook until the whites are set, about 5 minutes. Divide the French toast among plates. Top each with the vegetables and a fried egg; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with the hot honey.

BACON SWISS BREAD

Steps:

• Cut bread into 1-inch thick slices, leaving slices attached at bottom.
• In a bowl, combine the butter, onions, and mustard; spread on both sides of each slice of bread.
• Cut each cheese slice diagonally into four triangles; place between the slices of bread.
• Cut bacon in half widthwise and then lengthwise; drape a piece over each slice.
• Place the loaf on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until bacon is crisp.

FRENCH CUSTARD TOAST ( PAIN PERDU)

Steps:

• Arrange bread slices in single layer in 2 9x13 baking dishes.
• Whisk eggs,milk, sugar, lemon peel,vanilla, salt and nutmeg in large bowl until blended.
• Pour over bread; let soak 5 minutes.
• Turn slices over; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
• Melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 2 tablespoons of oil on griddle or in each of 2 large, heavy skillets( preferably nonstick) over medium-high heat.
• Add bread and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side; do not undercook or the insides will not be completely set.
• Transfer to a heated platter,sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve immediately with the syrup of your choice.