French toast, also known as eggy bread, German toast, Gypsy toast, or Spanish toast, is a dish made of bread soaked in beaten eggs, often mixed with milk or cream, and then fried on both sides in a griddle or frying pan with oil or butter. French toast is often served with toppings such as fresh fruit or maple syrup.
Slices of bread are soaked or dipped in a mixture of beaten eggs, often with milk or cream. The slices of egg-coated bread are then fried on both sides until they are browned and cooked through. Day-old bread is often recommended by chefs because the stale bread will soak up more egg mixture without falling apart.
The cooked slices can be covered with sweet toppings such as jam, honey, fruit or maple syrup, or served as a savory dish with ketchup or another sauce.
