French toast is the perfect way to start your day! Typically made with bread, milk, and eggs--and topped with maple delicious maple syrup--many variations of this classic can be found around the world.
The origin of French toast is unknown, but recipes date back to the sixteenth century in Europe. Prior to the Hundred Years War, French toast was known in England as "poor knight's pudding" because it was a basic and affordable dish that a knight with no money could afford. In France, it was called "pan perdu" or lost bread, because it was a way of using lost or stale bread.
Celebrate French Toast Day by surprising someone in your house with breakfast in bed!
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