Golden Eggy Bread with Honey Butter
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Thick slices of bread soaked in a simple egg custard and fried until deeply golden — crisp on the outside, soft and custardy within. Finished with a drizzle of honey butter, this is a comforting classic that takes minutes to make and tastes far more indulgent than it has any right to.
Cooking Ability Level
Prep
5 mins
Cook
10 mins
Serves
2
Difficulty
Easy
Budget
Cheap
Calories
420
Ingredients
- 4 thick slices of bread
- 3 eggs
- 3 tbsp milk
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- Small knob of butter (for the honey butter)
1. Crack the eggs into a wide, shallow bowl. Add the milk and a pinch of salt, then beat well with a fork until fully combined.
2. Place the bread slices into the egg mixture one or two at a time. Let each slice soak for about 30 seconds per side, pressing gently so the bread absorbs the egg fully. Don't rush this — good soaking means a custardy centre.
3. Heat the butter and oil together in a large frying pan over a medium heat. The oil prevents the butter from burning. Once the butter is foaming, add the soaked bread slices in a single layer — work in batches if needed.
4. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side without moving, until a deep golden crust has formed underneath. Flip carefully and fry for another 2 minutes on the second side until equally golden.
5. While the bread fries, melt the remaining small knob of butter in a small pan or microwave-safe bowl and stir in the honey until combined.
6. Transfer the eggy bread to plates and drizzle generously with the warm honey butter. Serve immediately while hot and crisp.
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Nutrition per Serving
420
Calories
14g
Protein
45g
Carbs
20g
Fat