Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Start by slicing your bread in half.Day-old bread works best here because it holds its structure when soaked in the egg mixture.If you’re using fresh bread, just leave it uncovered on the counter for 10 to 15 minutes while you prep the rest of the ingredients, it’ll firm up slightly and handle the mixture better.Add a tablespoon of bacon grease to your skillet and set it over medium heat. You want it hot enough to sizzle gently when the bread hits the pan, but not so hot that it burns before the inside cooks through.
- Crack your eggs into a shallow bowl or dish that’s wide enough to dip the bread in later.Add your salt and pepper, then whisk everything together with a fork or small whisk until the yolks and whites are fully combined and slightly frothy.
- Take your bread halves and gently dip them into the egg mixture one at a time.Turn them over a couple of times so they soak evenly, but don’t let them sit too long or they’ll fall apart. You want them fully coated but not soggy.If you’re using thicker slices it’ll soak up just the right amount and cook beautifully golden on the outside while staying soft in the middle.
- Once the bacon grease is shimmering and ready, carefully lay your soaked bread into the skillet. You should hear a light sizzle, that’s how you know the pan is the right temperature.Fry for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, adjusting your heat if needed so it browns evenly without burning. The edges should turn crisp and golden while the center firms up as the egg cooks through.If you’re making a bigger batch, keep the finished slices warm in a low oven while you fry the rest.
- Serve your eggy bread warm straight from the pan.
Notes
- Day-old bread works best because it holds up in the egg mixture without going soggy.
- Try adding a sprinkle of smoked paprika or a few drops of Worcestershire sauce if you want a deeper savoury flavour.
Storage
This is one to serve fresh as it doesn’t reheat well once cooked.Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.