Santa Fe (Railroad) French Toast
"People have been making fun of the railroad for years, but no one jokes about their legendary French Toast. The train might have run late, but when indulging in a breakfast like this, who cared? I realize the cream adds calories, but suggest that you resist the temptation to use milk! It's worth the extra time on the treadmill! NOTE: Besure to use stale bread otherwise you're french toast may be soggy!"
Original is 5 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (191.3 g)
- Calories 208.3
- Total Fat - 17 g
- Saturated Fat - 8.7 g
- Cholesterol - 249.4 mg
- Sodium - 98.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 4.7 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1.1 g
- Sugars - 2.3 g
- Protein - 10.9 g
- Calcium - 54.1 mg
- Iron - 1.5 mg
- Vitamin C - 2.4 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Position rack in middle of the oven. Arrange bread in a single layer in a baking dish.
Step 2
Whisk together cream, eggs and salt and pour over the bread. Soak bread, turning once, until most of liquid is absorbed but bread is not falling apart, about 2 minutes. With a slotted spatula, carefully transfer soaked bread to tray.
Step 3
Heat 1/2 inch oil in a heavy skillet over moderate heat until registers 325 degrees. Fry bread 3 or 4 pices at a time, turning once, until golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes per batch, maintaining 325 degrees.
Step 4
Transfer to paper towel to drain briefly then arrange in a single lager on baking sheet. Once all bread is fried, bake toast until puffed, about 4 minutes.
Step 5
Dust with confectioners sugar and serve with syrup or honey
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.
- Be sure to use day-old bread for the best results.
- For a lighter option, you can use milk instead of heavy cream.
- Substitute almond milk for heavy cream - Almond milk is a healthier alternative to heavy cream and is lower in calories and fat. This substitution will still provide a creamy texture to the French toast without the added calories.
- Substitute whole wheat bread for white bread - Whole wheat bread is a healthier option that provides more fiber and nutrients than white bread. This substitution will provide a more wholesome meal that is still just as delicious!
Cinnamon-Raisin French Toast Replace the white bread with cinnamon-raisin bread, and add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the egg mixture. Serve with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and a drizzle of honey.
Roasted Potatoes - Roasted potatoes are the perfect accompaniment to Santa Fe French Toast. The creamy, eggy toast is balanced by the savory and crispy potatoes. Roasted potatoes are easy to make and can be seasoned with herbs and spices to suit your tastes.
Fresh Fruit Salad: Fresh fruit salad is the perfect accompaniment to Santa Fe French Toast. The sweetness of the fruit complements the creamy, eggy toast, while the light and refreshing flavors balance out the savory roasted potatoes. Plus, it adds a pop of color to the plate. Fresh fruit salad is easy to make and can be customized to your tastes with a variety of seasonal fruits.
FAQ
Q: What kind of bread should I use?
A: You can use either firm white bread or challah, cut into 3/4 inch slices and halved diagonally. For best results, use day-old bread.
Q: How do I store leftover French toast?
A: You can store leftover French toast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place slices on a baking sheet and warm in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.
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Fun facts:
The Santa Fe French Toast recipe was inspired by the famous Santa Fe Railway, which was established in 1859. It was the first railway to connect the Midwest to the Pacific Coast and was a major factor in the economic development of the American West.
The Santa Fe Railway was also known for its fine dining service. It was one of the first railroads to offer a dining car service, and its French Toast was renowned for its delicious flavor and quality. In fact, the Santa Fe French Toast recipe was so popular that it was served in the dining cars of the Santa Fe Railway for many years.