Pain perdu / French toast

French toast or pain perdu (the lost bread). A simple dish, many centuries old –  probably since the first record of something like bread soaked in milk and fried – has been found from the 5th century AD. Yet, it’s interesting that in the 17th century, it was made with sugar, wine and orange juice, adding eggs only in the 19th century. There are other theories on this subject, too, to be discussed some other time. Straightforward and a sustainable way to eat stale bread a few days older than you would normally eat. Although I like to try different recipes, I love nothing more than a classic French toast made with stale brioche.