Description
This Quick and Easy Easter Hot Cross Bun French Toast recipe transforms classic hot cross buns into a delightful breakfast treat. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and paired with a sweet cinnamon sugar coating and creamy maple yogurt dip, it’s the perfect festive morning indulgence ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
French Toast Base
- 4 Large Eggs
- 100 ml Whole Milk
- 60 g Caster Sugar
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 4 Hot Cross Buns
- 2 tsp Sunflower Oil
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 50 g Caster Sugar
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
Maple Yogurt Dip
- 90 g Greek Yoghurt
- 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the large eggs, whole milk, caster sugar, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Slice the Hot Cross Buns: Vertically slice each hot cross bun into 4 equal slices, creating manageable pieces for dipping and frying.
- Make the Cinnamon Sugar: In a separate bowl that’s large enough to hold all the bun slices, combine the caster sugar and ground cinnamon. Stir well and set aside for coating later.
- Prepare the Maple Yogurt Dip: Mix the Greek yogurt and maple syrup in a small bowl until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve to keep it fresh and chilled.
- Heat the Pan: Place sunflower oil in a frying pan and heat it over medium heat to prepare for frying the French toast slices.
- Dip the Bun Slices: Quickly dunk each bun slice into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated but allowing excess to drip back into the bowl to avoid sogginess.
- Fry the Bun Slices: Add the soaked bun slices to the hot pan. Fry each slice for 2-3 minutes on both sides, cooking until they develop a crispy, golden-brown exterior.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Immediately after frying, remove the slices from the pan and toss them in the prepared cinnamon sugar until well coated.
- Serve: Serve the warm hot cross bun French toast slices with the chilled maple yogurt dip and fresh berries for a delicious, festive breakfast.
Notes
- Use fresh hot cross buns for the best texture; slightly stale buns also work well as they soak up the egg mixture better.
- Adjust the sugar in the egg mixture if you prefer a less sweet French toast.
- To make this recipe vegan, substitute eggs with a flaxseed mix and use plant-based yogurt and milk.
- Fresh berries or fruits complement the maple yogurt dip perfectly for added freshness.
- Ensure the oil is at medium temperature, not too hot, to avoid burning the slices before they cook through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
