Am I the only one romanced by the idea of breakfast in bed but actually find it really impractical? It is so awkward to use cutlery with a tray gingerly balanced on your lap. And if it’s toast, pastries or muffins, I find myself holding the plate right up under my chin as I eat it just to make sure that I don’t get crumbs in my bed.
Ingredients1 cup sliced strawberries
2 tsp sugar (white)
2 eggs
2 tbsp milk (full or low fat)
Pinch of salt
1 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter (more = yummier)
10 slices of baguette (french stick), around 2 1/5 / 3cm thick
To ServeMaple syrup (not optional!)
Confectioners sugar (icing sugar), for dusting (optional)
Extra strawberries (optional)
Method- Combine the sugar and strawberries in a bowl and set aside to macerate (it sweats to form a bit of syrup).
- Lightly whisk the eggs, milk and salt in a shallow bowl.
- Melt butter in a large fry pan over medium high heat.
- Dip each side of the bread slices into the egg, 3 seconds on each side. Place in the pan and fry each side for 2 1/2 minutes, until it is nicely browned.
- Remove from the fry pan, and serve, topped with the strawberries (use the syrup created), maple syrup and confectioners sugar (icing sugar), if using.