Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Sweet Fried Bread—crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated with sugar or syrup. It’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack.
🍞 Sweet Fried Bread
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 4–6 slices of day-old bread (white, brioche, or sandwich bread works well)
- 1/4 cup sugar (or adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp butter or oil for frying
- Optional toppings: honey, maple syrup, powdered sugar, chocolate sauce, or fresh fruit
Instructions
1. Prepare the Coating
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together milk, egg, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon (if using).
2. Dip the Bread
- Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Dip each slice of bread in the milk-egg mixture, coating both sides, but don’t soak too long.
3. Fry the Bread
- Place bread slices in the hot skillet.
- Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and slightly crispy.
4. Coat with Sugar
- Remove fried bread from the skillet and immediately sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
5. Serve
- Serve warm with honey, maple syrup, fruit, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Tips & Variations
- Extra fluffy: Use thick slices of brioche or Texas toast.
- Flavor boost: Add a pinch of nutmeg or orange zest to the milk-egg mixture.
- Chocolate twist: Drizzle melted chocolate over the fried bread for a decadent treat.
- Savory version: Skip sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle with salt and Parmesan for a savory snack.
This Sweet Fried Bread is crispy, golden, and perfectly sweet, making it a quick and satisfying treat for any time of day.
I can also give a traditional deep-fried version that’s more like a doughnut if you want.
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