With Black Sesame Paste and Golden Pillow Danish Bread
French toast is a breakfast and brunch staple and this has to be my favorite version! The nutty flavor of the sesame paste really pairs perfectly with the sweet bread and maple syrup.
Not only does the black sesame paste add a nice twist to your french toast, but it’s full antioxidants and many other benefits! I will link a site below with more information on the benefits of black sesame seeds.
The beautiful fluffy danish bread is great for this recipe, but please feel free to use any other bread you like for your french toast. I really like the little bit of sweetness this bread has since the sesame paste does not have any sweeteners added to it.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk, we used whole milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 2-3 tablespoons butter
- 8 slices of bread, we used golden pillow danish bread but you can use whatever bread you like
- black sesame paste
- powdered sugar for topping
- pure maple syrup
Directions
- In a shallow dish (wide enough for dipping your bread), add your milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and whisk until combined
- Place a tablespoon of butter in a pan on medium-low heat and melt
- If you are cutting your own bread, cut in about 1/2 inch sections, you don’t want it to be too thick. Then dip both sides in the egg mixture and place in your pan. Cook until golden on both sides, adding more butter if needed.
- Spread a thin layer of sesame paste on one piece of your french toast and sandwich with another, cut diagonally and top with powdered sugar and maple syrup. Serve and enjoy!
Tip: The black sesame paste gets separated so give it a good stir before spreading on your french toast.
Below is a link with more information about the benefits of black sesame seeds.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/black-sesame-seeds-benefitsMy absolute favorite vanilla to use for baking: Pure Vanilla Extract
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