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Hot Cross Bun French Toast

10
Mins
Prep time
10
Mins
Cook time
4
Serves

Transform leftover hot cross buns into a decadent breakfast treat with this simple french toast recipe! This quick and delicious twist on a classic morning favorite makes the most of spiced hot cross buns for a special breakfast that feels indulgent yet takes just minutes to prepare.

Bread & Grains
Dairy
Easter
Fruit
Sweet Treats
Vegetarian
Hot Cross Bun French Toast

This hot cross bun French toast is a simple use it up recipe that transforms leftover hot cross buns into a yummy breakfast in minutes. By simply soaking those hot cross buns in a spiced batter before pan-frying until golden, you are getting creative in the kitchen. The hot cross buns bring their own sweetness and spice, giving you maximum flavour and reducing food waste. We suggest drizzling them with maple syrup and topping with fresh berries, but feel free to get creative! So, when you’ve got leftover buns sitting around after Easter, give this quick hot cross bun French toast recipe a try!

Need

2 eggs
½ cup milk
30g butter
4-6 Hot Cross Buns
1 Tsp Cinnamon
1 Tsp Vanilla essence
Maple Syrup or honey
Fruit for topping (whatever you have, we used berries)
Any cooking oil

How

  1. Whisk together eggs with milk, cinnamon and vanilla essence.
  2. Cut hot cross buns horizontally, dipping both sides in the egg mixture
  3. Add butter and oil to a frypan on medium heat. Cook the buns on both sides until the surface of the bun is golden.
  4. Serve warm with a drizzle maple syrup or honey and top with berries – Enjoy!
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