In Germany today it is still known as “Poor Knight” - the French breakfast was originally intended to use up leftover old bread. But today the original recipe is hardly recognizable - because French toast became particularly popular in the USA in the 50s. Numerous chefs have reinterpreted it - combined with delicious fruits, various types of cheese and even shrimp, it becomes a gourmet delicacy. We present you some ideas with which you can surprise the family in the morning. All are extremely easy to prepare and take less than 15 minutes. Get inspired!
French toast for breakfast: recipe with berries, grilled peaches and pistachios
Basic recipe:Making French toast is actually super easy. You need several slices of bread (preferably dry bread), milk, butter or oil and eggs. First beat the eggs and mix them with the milk. Soak the bread slices in the mixture for 5 minutes, meanwhile add the butter to a pan and fry the rolls. When done they will be golden brown.
And you need these ingredients forthe delicious recipewith berries, pistachios and grilled peaches: 4 slices French toast, two peaches, 1/2 cup Mascarpone cheese, 1/4 cup blueberries, 1/2 cup raspberries, 1/4 cup blackberries, 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pistachios, 1 -2 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves, 1/2 tsp honey.
Preparation: First prepare the French toast according to the basic recipe, then fry the peaches in a grill pan or on the grill for 2 minutes until they also become golden brown. Then leave aside to cool. Meanwhile, grease the rolls with the mascarpone and sprinkle the berry mix, pistachios and peaches on top. Pour with honey.
With broad beans and Calabrian neck sausage
The next breakfast takes care of itguaranteed for a boost of energyin the morning! Ingredients: 1 cup broad beans, pinch of salt and pepper, 1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin), 2 tablespoons basil, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, chopped, 4 slices of Calabrian neck sausage (also called Capocollo Caprese), 1 avocado, in Cut in halves, 4 eggs (boiled or fried depending on your taste), parsley, finely chopped.
Preparation: Pour water into a pot, add a pinch of salt and bring to the boil. Then add the broad beans and cook for 3-4 minutes. Then carefully remove and peel the broad beans, place them in a small bowl and add ice cubes. Allow to cool and then mix the broad beans in a large bowl with salt, pepper, olive oil, basil and Parmesan and puree until fine. Lightly fry the slices of Calabrian neck sausage until they become crispy. Boil or fry the eggs to taste. First smear the bread slices with the broad bean mixture and then garnish with the sausage slices, avocado and eggs. Bon appetit!
Gourmet recipe with smoked salmon and poached quail eggs
Treat yourself and your guests to French toast with fish. For the next recipe you will need the following ingredients: for the sauce: 1 avocado, 1/2 lemon, 2 tablespoons tartar sauce, pinch of salt and pepper, for the poached quail eggs: 4 quail eggs, 1/8 cup vinegar, 2 cups water. For the toast: 2 slices of French toast, smoked salmon, peeled cucumber, 1/2 teaspoon red caviar, pea shoots, pinch of salt and pepper.
Preparation: For the sauce: de-seed the avocado, peel it and cut it into pieces. Squeeze the lemon and mix the juice well with the avocado. Add the tartar sauce and puree everything until fine. Depending on your taste, add a pinch of salt and pepper and stir. Leave in the fridge.
For the poached quail eggs: Turn the quail eggs over, carefully cut out a small piece of the shell with a pointed, sharp knife (e.g. paring knife) and place the egg in a bowl. Pour the 2 cups of water into a pot and bring to the boil, then add the vinegar and stir. While stirring constantly, add the eggs, turn the stove to medium heat and let the eggs cook for 15 seconds. Then stir gently again for 20 seconds and let it cook again for 15 seconds. Stir carefully again for 20 seconds, then remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and leave them on ice cubes for a minute. Then smear the bread slices first with the avocado mixture, then garnish with the cucumbers, smoked salmon and red caviar. Then place the quail eggs on top and sprinkle with the pea sprouts. Complete!
With mozzarella and cherry tomatoes
For all cheese lovers, the next recipe presents a delicious variation on the traditional rolls. Ingredients: 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup freshly chopped basil, 1 tablespoon olive oil, pinch of salt and pepper, 1 avocado, pitted and pureed, 4 slices French toast, 4 eggs.
Preparation: Mix the mozzarella with the cherry tomatoes, basil and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a bowl, leave aside for 25 minutes. Meanwhile, fry the eggs and prepare the bread slices according to the basic recipe. Then first spread the avocado on the slices, then garnish with the mozzarella mixture and then with the eggs.
For vegans – with figs and almonds
AllVegans and vegetarianscan look forward to the next recipe.
Ingredients for the French toast: 1 tbsp chia seeds, finely ground, 1 tbsp agave nectar, 1 cup almond milk, 1/2 tbsp cinnamon, 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract, 4-5 slices of bread. Preparation: Mix all the ingredients except the bread slices in a large bowl and leave in the fridge for 20 minutes. Then soak the bread slices in the mixture for 1 minute and fry them briefly in a preheated pan until they turn golden brown.
Ingredients for the fig and almond recipe: 1 cup raw almonds, pinch of salt, water, honey, fresh rosemary, finely chopped, roasted almonds, fresh figs.
Preparation: Immerse the raw almonds in water for one night. Optionally, you can immerse them in boiling water for 10-15 minutes. Then carefully remove the skin and rinse the almonds thoroughly. Then put the almonds in a bowl with 1/4 cup of water, add a pinch of salt and puree until the mixture has a consistency similar to ricotta. Then spread the mixture over the French toasts and garnish with the rosemary, fresh figs and toasted almonds. Pour honey. Bon appetit!
