Smoked Salmon French Toast

Step 1: Preheat oven to 150C/130C fan forced.

Step 2: Place a wire rack over a large baking tray and place in the oven.

Step 3: Whisk eggs, milk and parmesan in a shallow dish and season with salt and pepper.

Step 4: Trim ends from loaf of bread and discard.

Step 5: Cut bread into 12 slices.

Step 6: Melt a little of the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat and dip 2 slices of bread in egg mixture until soaked, draining excess.

Step 7: Cook bread for 2 to 3 minutes each side or until golden.

Step 8: Transfer to wire rack in the oven to keep warm and repeat with remaining bread slices, egg mixture and butter.

Step 9: Place parsley, dill, lemon, zest, capers and eschalot in a bowl and drizzle with oil and lemon juice.

Step 10: Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.

Step 11: Divide toast among serving plates and top each with smoked salmon, sour cream and parsley mixture.

Step 12: Serve immediately.