Quick and Easy Easter Hot Cross Bun French Toast
A delicious breakfast or brunch recipe that is perfect for Easter. Hot cross bun French toast is ready in under 30 minutes and is a great way to use up leftover hot cross buns.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 453kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Large Eggs
- 100 ml Whole Milk
- 60 g Caster Sugar
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 4 Hot Cross Buns
- 2 tsp Sunflower Oil
For The Cinnamon Sugar
- 50 g Caster Sugar
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
For the Maple Dip
- 90 g Greek Yoghurt
- 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the large eggs, whole milk, caster sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Vertically slice each hot cross bun into 4 slices.
- In a separate bowl large enough to hold the hot cross bun slices, mix together the caster sugar and ground cinnamon to make the cinnamon sugar. Set aside.
- For the maple dip, combine the Greek yoghurt with the maple syrup, mix well, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Heat sunflower oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Dunk each bun slice into the egg mixture for a few seconds on both sides, allowing excess egg mixture to drip back into the bowl.
- Add the soaked bun slices to the hot frying pan.
- Fry each slice on both sides for 2-3 minutes until they become crispy and golden brown.
- Once fried, remove the slices from the pan and quickly toss them in the prepared cinnamon sugar.
- Serve the warm French toast with the maple dip and fresh berries.
Recipe Notes
- Choose Slightly Stale Buns: Slightly stale hot cross buns absorb egg mixture better, yielding richer French toast slices. Fresh buns can be lightly toasted and cooled before dipping.
- Avoid Overcrowding: Cook French toast slices in batches to ensure even cooking and prevent sogginess. Use a wire rack to keep cooked slices warm while frying the rest.
- Fry Gently: Use medium-low heat to fry French toast, allowing the egg mixture to cook through without burning the outside.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 190mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 324IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 1mg