Hong Kong-style French Toast

10 mins Prep Time

10 mins Cook Time

Written By

Tara Omidvar

Hong Kong-style French toast is a twist on the classic French toast. A thick slice of milk bread stuffed with peanut butter (or Nutella or even jam), soaked in milk and an egg mixture, then pan-fried with butter. I mean, It can't get better than this!

The key to having a great French toast is to not over soak or under soak the bread in milk mixture. Make sure you fry them over medium heat, or the outside can burn without cooking inside.

This dish is typically served with condensed milk as a topping, but that is way too sweet for my taste and the next best option is maple syrup! Either way, the result is absolutely tasty and delicious.

Ingredients

Hong Kong-style French Toast

2 (1.5-inch) slices of milk bread
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 egg
1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 cup milk
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon butter (plus more for serving)
Maple syrup, honey or condensed milk, for topping

Directions

Hong Kong-style French Toast

6 Steps

Step 1

Trim off the bread crusts. Cut the bread slices in half, leaving one side intact.
Step 2

Spread about 1 tablespoon of peanut butter inside each piece of milk bread.
Step 3

In a bowl, whisk together egg, brown sugar, milk and salt.
Step 4

Soak the stuffed bread in the milk mixture and melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Step 5

Add the soaked bread to the pan and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side.
Step 6

Serve the French toast with butter and your choice of maple syrup, honey or condensed milk. Enjoy!