Got some leftover bread lying around? Don’t throw it out but rather turn it into the best savoury French toast you’ve ever had. Soaked in an herby egg mix, pan-fried golden in butter, topped with sharp pecorino, crisp radish, and a drizzle of olive oil. A little crispy, a little creamy, and very satisfying.
Ingredients (Serves 3-4)
A few slices of bread - I prefer using dark bread if available
3–4 eggs
A generous splash of milk
Oregano powder, to taste
Salt & pepper, to taste
A knob of butter (for frying)
A handful of radishes, cut into quarters
A chunk of pecorino cheese, freshly grated
A drizzle of olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Make the egg mixture
In a wide bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, oregano powder, salt, and pepper.
Step 2: Soak the bread
Dunk the bread slices into the mixture and let them soak well on both sides. You want them soft and fully coated.
Step 3: Cook the French toast
Heat a pan over medium heat and add a bit of butter. Cook the soaked bread slices until golden and set on both sides.
Step 4: Top and finish
Once off the heat, grate pecorino generously over the warm toast. Add a few radish quarters on top, drizzle with olive oil, and finish with a pinch of salt & pepper.
Best served warm, with a tea or coffee on the side and nothing else on your to-do list. Simple food, done well is all that’s needed sometimes.
