Jul 13 2026
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Sourdough French Toast Recipe

Inspired by Despacito
Time30m
Serves2

Served with fried sweet plantains, Butter and maple syrup.

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Ingredients

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For the Sourdough French Toast

For the Fried Sweet Plantains

For Serving

Method

Preparing the Sourdough French Toast

  1. 1

    Mix the Egg Mixture

    In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.

  2. 2

    Dip the Bread

    Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Dip each slice of sourdough bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.

  3. 3

    Cook the French Toast

    Place the coated slices into the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Add more butter as needed.

Preparing the Fried Sweet Plantains

  1. 4

    Slice the Plantains

    Peel and slice the ripe plantains diagonally into 1-inch thick pieces.

  2. 5

    Fry the Plantains

    In another skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced plantains and fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and caramelized.

Serving

  1. 6

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the French toast hot, topped with the fried sweet plantains, and drizzle with maple syrup.

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