Shoprite Namibia | Hot Cross Bun French Toast Recipe

Hot Cross Bun
French Toast

Description:

We’re taking the traditional French toast recipe and kicking it up a notch! This is the perfect Easter breakfast treat that the whole family can help make together!

Ingredients:

For the french toast:

4 choc chip hot cross buns

2 eggs

2 tbsp. milk

2 tbsp. butter (for frying)

200 g berries

For the spiced sugar dusting:

2 tbsp. sugar

½ tsp. ground cinnamon

Pinch of ground nutmeg

Pinch of ground cloves

For the white chocolate sauce:

100 g white chocolate, broken into small pieces

1 tbsp. cream

Method:

To make the spiced sugar: mix all ingredients together and set aside.
To make the white chocolate sauce, place the chocolate and cream in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water and allow to melt completely. Keep warm and set aside.
To make the French toast, place the eggs and milk into a bowl and whisk until just combined. Dip the hot cross buns into the egg wash and set aside.
Heat a frying pan with a little butter and fry the hot cross buns for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly golden.
Remove from pan and place onto your serving plates or platter.
To serve, garnish with seasonal berries, a light dusting of spiced sugar and a generous drizzle of white chocolate sauce.

Makes: 4 hot cross bun French toast slices.