The name French toast surely means that this breakfast delight is another proud Gallic invention, right? Well, as Élodie Noël explains, the story isn’t as straightforward as it seems.
The origins of French toast, both the food and its name, are somewhat uncertain, but it is clear that similar recipes, involving bread being dipped in a mix of milk and eggs, have been whipped up all around the world for quite a while.
The earliest known reference to French toast is in the Apicius, a collection of recipes dating from the Roman Empire. According to historians, this tome is a survival from collections maintained by working cooks, and the attribution to Apicius, a real-life Roman noble of the 2nd century AD, is supposed to be no more than a literary convention.
In the Apicius, a recipe described as “aliter dulcia”, meaning "another sweet dish", prescribes to "slice fine white bread, remove the crust, and break it into rather large pieces. Soak in milk and beaten egg, fry in oil, cover with honey and serve."

• To make this easy French toast recipe: Beat egg, vanilla and cinnamon in shallow dish with wire whisk. Stir in milk.
• Dip bread in egg mixture, turning to coat both sides evenly.
• Cook bread slices on lightly greased nonstick griddle or skillet on medium heat until browned on both sides. Serve with Easy Spiced Syrup (recipe follows), if desired. Voila, easy French toast.
• Easy Spiced Syrup: Add 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract and 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon to 1 cup honey; stir well to mix. Serve warm, if desired.

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