How long does this last?

Hong-Kong style french toast can last up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Do not drizzle any butter, condensed milk or syrup of choice until you are ready to serve. To reheat, simply place in toaster oven for 5 minutes or heat in skillet to toast.

Serve your french toast with a cold cube of butter and a drizzle of condensed milk. Alternatively, you can use maple syrup or honey instead of the condensed milk for a different flavor or to your liking.

Can I use something else instead of peanut butter?

Feel free to use Nutella, Biscoff, Jam or any spread of your choice as a substitute, however traditional Hong Kong-style French toast calls for peanut butter.

Can I use something else instead of white bread?

This recipe is very versatile as you can substitute any bread of your choice such as milk bread, brioche bread, wholemeal bread etc.

Why is my French toast dry?

There are a few reasons why your French toast was dry: Not soaked in egg mixture enough: Ensure all sides of the bread are coated and the egg mixture has seeped into the edges of the bread. The bread used was too stale: This can prevent the bread from soaking up the egg mixture

Why is my French toast soggy?

Your french toast may turn out soggy if: It has been soaked in the egg mixture for too long: If your bread has soaked for too long in the egg mixture it will result in a soggier toast. The bread slices used were too thin and soft: Thicker slices and day-old bread are ideal for this recipe. The heat of the oil is too low: This can cause the bread to soak up too much oil as it is frying, causing it to get oily and soggy

Can I make Hong Kong-style French toast in an air fryer?

Yes! Brush both sides with butter and air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through for even crispiness.

What’s the best bread for Hong Kong-style French toast?

Thick-cut white bread, such as milk bread or brioche, works best as it absorbs the egg mixture without falling apart.

How do I prevent my French toast from getting soggy?

Use slightly stale bread, avoid over-soaking:in the egg mixture, and fry at medium heat:to get a crispy texture.

Hong Kong French Toast Recipe | Catherine Desserts

Hong Kong Style French Toast

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Golden-fried fluffy bread layered with peanut butter and served with condensed milk and butter, this Hong Kong style French toast is an indulgent breakfast

Author: Catherine Zhang
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 2 Toasts 1x
Category: Bread
Method: Easy
Cuisine: Cantonese

Ingredients

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8 slices of White bread
6 tbsp Creamy peanut butter
2 Large eggs
30ml Whole milk (2 tbsp)
240ml Vegetable oil (1 cup)
30g Butter, cut into 2 cubes (2 tbsp)
30ml Condensed milk, to serve (2 tbsp)

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Instructions

Prepare 4 slices of bread
Spread 3 slices with peanut butter and layer them on top of each other
Add the last plain piece of bread on top of the stack
Repeat with the remaining bread
Using a serrated knife cut the crusts off the bread stacks
In a shallow bowl add the eggs and milk, and whisk until well combined
Meanwhile, heat a deep frypan or heavy-bottomed pot with the oil until 180C/350F
Dip the sides of one toast into the egg mixture, then the top and bottom, making sure the egg mixture seeps into the toast
Add the toast to the oil and fry for 3 minutes, or until the underside is golden brown
Flip the toast and continue to fry for 2 minutes, or until golden brown
Remove the toast from the oil and drain on a wire rack or paper towel
Repeat with the other toast
Once drained place the toast on your serving plate and top with the piece of butter
Drizzle with condensed milk and serve

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