Tuesday, August 9, 2011

French Toast With Bananas

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French toast was created by medieval European cooks who needed to use every bit of food they could find to feed their families. They knew old, stale bread (French term "pain perdu" literally means lost bread) could be revived when moistened with milk and enriched with eggs. The traditional method of cookery was on a hot griddle prepped with a little fat (butter, oil). Quite like today.

"French toast" recipes exist in many countries and cuisines.The beauty of this simple dish is that it can be as basic or fancy as the cook pleases. "French toast" is most often eaten for breakfast, although some variations are enjoyed for dessert. It has also been incorporated into popular other dishes, such as the Monte Cristo Sandwich. Did you know if you go to France it is unlikely you will find “French toast” on the menu? That's because in France the dish is called “pain perdu”.
By http://www.foodtimeline.org/foodfaq1.html#frenchtoast
I could eat breakfast food morning, noon and night. Do you like eating breakfast food for lunch or dinner?... leave me comment. 

French Toast With Bananas
Copyright 2011 Christine's Pantry. All rights reserved.
Ingredients:
2 eggs
4 tablespoons butter
4 slices bread
2 teaspoons water
3 bananas, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Directions:
In a dish, whisk together, eggs and water. In large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium high heat. Dip bread into egg mixture, making sure to coat both sides. Using a fork, remove bread from eggs mixture, making sure to let mixture drip off. Place bread in hot skillet. Cook 2 minutes per side, until lightly brown. Repeat procedure with remaining bread. Set aside and keep warm while you prepare topping.
In skillet, melt butter over medium low heat. Once butter has melted, add light brown sugar, cinnamon, ground ginger and bananas. Stir gently. Heat through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Spoon over french toast. Serve immediately. Enjoy!




 




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61 comments:

  1. Lazaro CooksAugust 9, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Awesome looking French toast. Who wouldn't wanna wake up to that?!

    Bravo!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    I love french toast! I usually make it with eggnog - especially during the holidays!

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  3. Kim BeeAugust 9, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Looks fabulous Christine. Bookmarking for hubs.

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  4. S.V.August 9, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    I love french toast and I love bananas this sounds perfect to me. :)

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  5. MaryAugust 9, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    I love breakfast foods. Morning, noon or night, they make me happy. French toast and bananas are just meant to be together.

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  6. janet@cupcakestocaviarAugust 9, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Sounds good Christine! French toast is awesome and this one sounds yum :-)

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  7. Heather at Kitchen ConcoctionsAugust 9, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Yum! Who doesn't love French toast! This reminds me of a Banana's Foster French Toast that I made on my blog.

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  8. Christine's PantryAugust 9, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    Hi Lazaro, thank you so much!

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  9. Christine's PantryAugust 9, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Hi Ann, never tried using eggnog when making french toast. Sounds good.

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  10. raquel @ erecipeAugust 10, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    just stumble with another blog today and also about french toast but kind a different made with tomato but I think that is a great idea...your french toast looks delicious...I love the combination of banana and strawberry.

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  11. UnknownAugust 10, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    I can't imagine French toast without a splash of vanilla, makes me think of my late Grandma.

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  12. ValAugust 10, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    I never knew french toast goes back to the medieval ages. At least they enjoyed good breakfast's back then too ;-)

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  13. Sonia ~ Nasi Lemak LoverAugust 10, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    this sound good to serve in a lovely morning.

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  14. PetraAugust 10, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    Oh, my god...Hmmm :)))
    It's very nice! :))))

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  15. TinaRBKAugust 10, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    I am still on a tropical kick and french toast with bananas sounds wonderful for breakfast. Lovely photo!
    Thanks for posting this!

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  16. Holly HenryAugust 10, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Love this recipe! So delicious!!!!

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  17. Emily @ Life on FoodAugust 10, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    A good breakfast for dinner always is a quick and easy way to get something on the table - its also delicious. I typically run in the morning so I never have a big breakfast in the morning.

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  18. UnknownAugust 10, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    YUM! Just like a bananas foster on bread! What's better than that? :)

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  19. SarahAugust 10, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    This sounds really goood, maybe with a few chopped walnuts as well? Yummy :)

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  20. Alida @ Alida's KitchenAugust 10, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    This recipe sounds delicious! Growing up, my mom made us French toast everyday before school. It wasn't anything near this fancy, but I think it definitely solidified a healthy love for French Toast! I could eat it morning, noon, and night...and I will be adding this to our dinner menu this week! :)

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  21. UnknownAugust 10, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Hi Christine,

    I loved learning about the culinary history of one of my favorite breakfast dishes. I'll give the recipe a try.

    Cheers,
    Alaiyo

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  22. TeoBucatarAugust 10, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Yummi!Nice!

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  23. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    This looks so good!
    I love your blog-- and love that you wrap up each month with "your favorite recipes".

    I am new to blogging and trying to reach 25 followers-- check out my site and follow along! :)

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  24. Christine's PantryAugust 10, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Hi Val, it is nice to know that medieval European cooks enjoyed good food. :-)

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  25. Christine's PantryAugust 10, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Hi Emily, I normally just grab a cup of coffee in the morning and go. Normally we have a big breakfast on the weekends.

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  26. Christine's PantryAugust 10, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Hi Sarah, chopped walnuts or chopped pecans would be good on this. Yum!

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  27. Christine's PantryAugust 10, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Hi Alida, if you try this, let me what you think. Thanks.

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  28. Christine's PantryAugust 10, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Hi Raquel, thank you!

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  29. Christine's PantryAugust 10, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Hi Erin, welcome! I was visiting your site, and was going to leave a comment but I couldn't. I'm following.

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  30. Kelly | Eat Yourself SkinnyAugust 10, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    What a delicious breakfast, looks wonderful!!! :)

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  31. Simply LifeAugust 10, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    can you make this for me saturday morning? :)

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  32. Cassie | Bake Your DayAugust 10, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    I just learned something new, thanks Christine!! I love eating breakfast any time of day!

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  33. TiffanyAugust 10, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    I eat breakfast for dinner all of the time!

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  34. RuthAugust 10, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    I love french toast, and this looks like a delicious version!

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  35. Shay @ Paper Plates and ChinaAugust 10, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    One word....YUM! I like the history you always include too. A great recipe and a history lesson...what's better than that?

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  36. Christine's PantryAugust 10, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Hi Simply Life, sure, come on over Saturday and I'll make you french toast with bananas. :-)

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  37. ErinAugust 10, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Yummy! I love french toast topped with fruit! Great weekend breakfast!

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  38. PinayinTexasAugust 10, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    I can eat this anytime of the day esp. if the presentation is as good as yours! Love it, Christine!

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  39. ManuAugust 10, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    This is a great recipe for more than a "basic" French Toast. I love it! :-)

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  40. Christine's PantryAugust 11, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Hey everyone, thank you so much for all your kind comments. I read them all and they make me happy.

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  41. kankanaAugust 11, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Am looking at this and thinking when was the last time I had a french toast .. LONG time. This looks lovely.

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  42. Nava KAugust 11, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    Nice Christine, simple and my fav added in, the bananas.

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  43. CurtAugust 11, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Yes, I used to eat breakfast food for supper at least 5 times a month regularly.

    I love the syrup you made witht he banana in it.

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  44. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    I could eat breakfast food for any meal!

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  45. SandiAugust 11, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Delicious...and I'm a food historian too!

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  46. Kate@DiethoodAugust 11, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    I can completely imagine how this well taste and I’m imagining very good things.

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  47. CJ @ http://healthy-happy-whole.com/August 11, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    I am obsessed with french toast and that just takes it to a WHOLE nother level! Thank you :-)

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  48. StephanieAugust 11, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Mmmmm, I love french toast! And especially with bananas! I like how you can eat this and not use super sugary syrup!

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  49. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Will you make breakfast for me? This looks good.

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  50. UnknownAugust 11, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    We love french toast and banana's here! This looks yummy :)

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  51. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    I love french toast and I am totally with you..I can eat it for breakfast lunch or dinner

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  52. SandraAugust 12, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    French Toast is one of my favorite breakfast treats. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

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  53. AnonymousAugust 12, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Awesome!... may I say it again?... awesome!

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  54. The Culinary LensAugust 12, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    I love breakfast foods all day long. They say if you want to eat well in England eat breakfast all day

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  55. ClaireAugust 15, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Sounds really good! I love how french toast smells up the whole house while its cooking, its my fave :)

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  56. Eating DeliciouslyAugust 15, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    French toast is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Great addition with the bananas.

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  57. The Harried CookAugust 19, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Oh so yummy! Looks really good :) Thanks for sharing! One of my favorite breakfast foods!

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  58. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    I LOVE breakfast at any time of day. It's my absolute favorite meal! French toast = delicious. French toast + bananas = heaven!

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  59. JoSeptember 15, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    I love breakfast day and night! This sounds very much like one of my favorite plates at a breakfast place near us, I will have to give it a try!

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  60. EmilyApril 6, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    I always call French Toast Pain Perdu. I love thinking how I bring it back to life with a new dish. With bananas sounds delicious.

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  61. SandraApril 12, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    I adore breakfast food anytime of day or night. I especially love French Toast. Thanks for your recipe.

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