Eggy bread, also known as French Toast, is simply bread soaked in eggs and milk then pan-fried. It can be enjoyed both sweet or savoury. Cut into fingers, it makes a great breakfast for babies and toddlers.
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Reasons to Love this Recipe
- Versatile - Serve it sweet or savoury. Enjoy it for breakfast for lunch or a quick dinner option.
- Great for Child Involvement - Involving kids in the kitchen is so beneficial. This is a great recipe for them to help with. (cracking eggs, mixing, dipping etc)
- Added Nutrition - Eggy bread can be a good way to add extra protein for pickier eaters.
Why call it Eggy Bread and Not French Toast?
I grew up with the term Eggy Bread (UK) and so this is what I still call it today. You can name it whatever you wish! Sometimes a name can really change how a child feels towards certain food so if your child doesn't initially like it then perhaps it is worth trying both names!
Ingredients Information and Alternatives
- Bread - This is a great recipe for using up stale bread. When feeding a baby / young child then I recommend checking the sodium levels of the bread, as this can vary greatly. Look for the lowest levels of salt per 100g or per slice. Also, it is best not to offer babies bread which contains large seeds, especially when they are new to weaning. Hard seeds in foods may pose a choking risk.
- Eggs
- Milk - I've used cows milk for this recipe but you can use any milk to suit dietary requirements.
- Cinnamon - Not required, it just adds a little flavour. You could also try vanilla or smoked paprika for a savoury option.
Top Tips
- Egg to Milk Ratio. Don't go overboard with the amount of milk you use. If there's too much, the egg in the mixture won't cook, resulting in soggy, bread.
- Properly Mix -Make sure to whisk the mixture until the milk, eggs, and spices (if using) are well combined.
- Use slightly stale bread - Fresh bread tends to soak up the mixture too quickly, causing the eggy bread to be too soft.
Eggy Bread Sticks
A fantastic way to serve eggy bread to babies and children (or even adults) is to serve it as sticks.
- Perfect for eating with fingers (and for little hands to handle)
- Great for dipping (which we know kids love to do!)
The key to making eggy bread sticks, that are stiff enough to pick up without flopping, is to use thick slices of stale bread.
Toppings / Dip/ Flavour Ideas
- Chopped fresh fruit
- Fruit Compote
- Apple puree
- Yoghurt
- Spices, e.g cinnamon, vanilla (added into the egg/milk mixture)
- Mashed banana (mix with the egg/milk mixture)
- Cheese (add some grated cheddar or parmesan to egg/milk mixture)
Storage / Reheating Instructions
I would always recommend making eggy bread fresh, however, I have had leftovers and both boys happily ate it the following day. You can either serve cold or reheat on the stovetop. The bread will heat up quickly, only taking a minute or so to heat up on each side.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, from 6 months babies can eat cooked eggs, bread and foods cooked with milk. However, your baby should be physically ready and have previously been introduced to finger foods. This recipe contains gluten, dairy and egg which are all potential allergens. Each of these foods should be offered separately, leaving 2-3 days in between to monitor for allergies, before trying this recipe.
Yes, the egg is cooked.
This really depends on the bread and toppings you decide to use. Like a lot of foods, you can make this really indulgent (e.g brioche bread topped with lots of syrup) or make a healthier option by choosing a healthier bread and fresh fruit / natural yoghurt for topping.
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Eggy Bread (French Toast)
Equipment
- Frying Pan
Ingredients
- 4 Thick Slices of Bread Preferably stale
- 2 Eggs
- 60 ml (¼ cup) Milk
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 2 tablespoon Butter
Instructions
- Remove the crust of two sides of each slice of bread, then cut each slice into 3 equal thick sticks (with the crusts at the top and bottom of each stick) (See video)
- Whisk together egg, milk and cinnamon in a bowl large enough to roll the bread sticks in.
- Melt half the butter in a large frying pan over medium high heat
- Roll the sticks in the egg mixture being careful not to over soak them.
- Shake off any excess mixture and add sticks to the pan (will need to do it in 2 batches), turn to cook each side until golden brown
- Melt remaining butter and cook the remaining eggy bread sticks.
Video
Recipe Notes
- Skip step 1
- Instead of rolling the breadsticks in step 4, dunk the slice of bread quickly into the egg mixture, coating both sides.
- Cook each slice for around 2 - 3 minutes on each side, until the surface is golden.
Mama2020
My picky eater loved this recipe! Added a bit of mashed banana on top, super delicious for baby and adult alike!
Amy
Thank you! love the addition of mashed banana - yum!
Maria
My 3 year old daughter always requesting this recipe for breakfast ( eggy bread please) 🙂
She’s having fun in making it with me. I love it too. Thanks Amy!
Amy
Thanks Maria, love that your daughter helps to make this with you 🙂
Aundrea
I loved this I would normally just make regular french toast but I loved the video!! So cute! Also, I never thought of the Idea or seen anyone use raspberry jam to dip it in, so I tried it was SO GOOD !! Thanks Amy!!
Lisa
Cute video, love your little helpers
Amy
Thanks Lisa, they have their moments!