Classic Dutch French Toast: Wentelteefjes
Dutch French toast, called wentelteefjes, is fried golden in butter with cinnamon and vanilla sugar. A classic Dutch way to use bread.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs size L
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons vanilla sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 5 slices white sandwich bread
- 2 tablespoons butter for frying
- 1 tablespoon sugar for serving
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Instructions
- Add the eggs, milk, vanilla sugar, and cinnamon to a bowl. Whisk well.2 eggs, 1 cup milk, 2 tablespoons vanilla sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Pour the mixture into a shallow dish or deep plate.
- Place one slice of bread in the mixture and let it soak for about 1 minute per side. If the bread is older and drier, let it soak a little longer. If it is fresh, it may need less time.5 slices white sandwich bread
- Melt a pat of butter in a skillet over medium heat.2 tablespoons butter
- Add the soaked bread slices to the skillet in batches. Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Serve the wentelteefjes warm with sugar, powdered sugar, or extra cinnamon.1 tablespoon sugar
NOTES
1. What are wentelteefjes? Wentelteefjes are Dutch French toast. Slices of bread are soaked in egg, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla sugar, then fried golden in butter.
2. Is wentelteefjes the same as French toast? Yes, wentelteefjes are the Dutch version of French toast. The Dutch version is often served simply with sugar or cinnamon.
3. What bread is best for wentelteefjes? White sandwich bread works well. Slightly older bread is especially good because it soaks up the egg mixture without falling apart too quickly.
4. Can I use fresh bread? Yes, you can use fresh bread, but soak it for a shorter time. Fresh bread becomes soft faster than older bread.
5. Storage
- Refrigerator: store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and use within one day.
- Reheating: reheat wentelteefjes briefly in a skillet with a little butter.
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Iron: 1mg
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