Irish French Toast
"this has a lot amount of flavor and the caraway really helps my irish soda bread already has caraway in it so you would not need to add it in this recipe"
Original is 4 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (177.8 g)
- Calories 332.7
- Total Fat - 14.9 g
- Saturated Fat - 6.3 g
- Cholesterol - 231.7 mg
- Sodium - 479.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 32.4 g
- Dietary Fiber - 2.2 g
- Sugars - 4.4 g
- Protein - 15.9 g
- Calcium - 239.2 mg
- Iron - 3.2 mg
- Vitamin C - 5.8 mg
- Thiamin - 0.4 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
To make the egg batter, whisk the first 8 ingredients together in a mixing bowl; set aside.
Step 2
Cut 8, 1/3rd to 1/2-inch thick slices of soda bread.
Step 3
Preheat a griddle to medium with the grease.
Step 4
Dip pieces of the bread into the batter to coat both sides evenly; cook both sides of the slices until golden brown and the edges are crisped.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- For the best flavor, use freshly grated orange zest.
- If you don't have bacon fat, butter or vegetable oil can be used.
- Coconut oil instead of bacon fat - Coconut oil is a healthier option that provides a similar flavor as bacon fat.
- Raisin bread instead of Irish soda bread - Raisin bread is a more widely available option that still provides a sweet flavor to the French toast.
Chocolate Chip French Toast Add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the egg batter before dipping the bread slices. Serve with a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
Maple Sausage: Maple sausage is the perfect accompaniment to this Irish French Toast. The sweetness of the maple complements the flavors of the French Toast, while the sausage adds a savory element to the dish.
Fried Apples: Fried apples are a great addition to this Irish French Toast. The sweetness of the apples pairs perfectly with the flavors of the French Toast, while the crunch of the fried apples adds a wonderful texture to the dish.
FAQ
Q: How thick should the slices of soda bread be?
A: The slices of soda bread should be between 1/3rd and 1/2-inch thick.
Q: How long should soda bread be baked?
A: Soda bread should be baked for about 30 minutes at 375°F.
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Fun facts:
The Irish French Toast recipe is said to have been served to the King of England in the 17th century. The King was so impressed by the dish that he declared it to be his favorite breakfast.
The Irish French Toast recipe is also said to have been popularized in the early 20th century by the famous actor and comedian, Charlie Chaplin. He was known to enjoy the dish while on tour with his theater troupe.