Panettone French Toast.
I am one of those people that absolutely ADORES Panettone. I look forward to it EVERY. SINGLE. YEAR. I stock up when I see those gorgeous boxes adorning the stores starting in July. Okay not really July but Christmas comes earlier and earlier each year and it seems like July when they start putting everything out to me. None-the-less. Hooray for Panettone. I believe it’s in the fruit cake camp. You either love it or loathe it. Fruit cake I strongly dislike. Sorry Grandma. Sorry Mom. Panettone on the other hand I’m for. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Did I mention how much I like it?
WHAT IS PANETTONE?
Panettone is a type of Italian sweet yeast-leavened bread. It’s typically made with raisins, candied fruit peels, almonds, and brandy. Usually prepared and enjoyed during the Christmas holiday season.
While it’s simple and sublime toasted on it’s own, it’s equally delicious transformed into this FRENCH TOAST or a decadent PANETTONE BREAD PUDDING.
HOW DO YOU MAKE PANETTONE FRENCH TOAST?
The easiest way to make this French toast is to slice the Panettone in half vertically first. Turn it on it’s side and then cut nice thick slices. Once they’re baked you can half the slices for a more petite portion or keep it large and in charge.
NOTE: This recipe calls for the whole panettone and yields 10 large pieces of French toast. IF you’re feeding a smaller crowd simply halve the recipe and you’ll be all set. Some for now. Some for later. Options. You know we love them.
WHAT DO YOU TOP PANETTONE FRENCH TOAST WITH?
A sprinkling of powdered sugar or fresh berries would be a nice addition here but I’m keeping it simple with pure maple syrup. You do what you like.
MORE BREAKFAST RECIPES TO TRY
If you’re feeling inspired by this French toast recipe, you’ll love these other breakfast recipes:
- GINGERBREAD PANCAKES WITH SAUTEED APPLES
- NUTELLA PANCAKES
- BANANA BREAD WITH MASCARPONE CREAM CHEESE SWIRL
Panettone French Toast
Panettone French Toast.
Ingredients
- 1 - 32 ounce Panettone
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Remove paper from Panettone. Slice Panettone in half vertically. Place cut side down. Cut into 5 equal portions (for a total of 10 slices).
- Into a large shallow dish add: eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Whisk to combine.
- Dip panettone slices into egg mixture. Tap off excess and transfer to baking sheet.
- Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes until egg mixture has set.
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Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
This looks crazy good! My kind of breakfast for sure!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
This looks awesome!!
Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says
I’ve always wanted to do this with panettone! So yummy!
DessertForTwo says
I’m a big panettone fan! I love the chunks of candied lemon in it. So good!
marla says
This french toast looks wonderful Paula! I pinned it earlier this morning 🙂
Ken says
I tried this recently, but instead of milk I used non-alcoholic egg nog. Added a whole new layer of richness and flavor.
Anne @ Have a Cookie! says
I too look forward to panettone each year during the holidays. I’ve had it made as individual bread puddings where egg nog was part of the custard mixture. Soooooo good!
Francesca says
Another great use for panettone, which I find quite boring in itself.
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
My Italian in-laws introduced me to panettone, and I’ve been OBSESSED with it ever since. Toasted (and buttered) is my fave way to enjoy it too, but I can’t imagine this french toast being anything outside of epic. Thanks for the idea!
julia says
I love panettone and love that you made a french toast out of it! I could take a plate of these for breakfast with my coffee!
Ashley - Baker by Nature says
How perfect is this?! We looooove panettone, and need to try this asap!
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
I love making French Toast with unexpected alternatives to ‘stale bread’ and this is so inspired Paula! Love it.
Susan says
Panettone makes the BEST fresh toast and bread pudding. Definitely agree with the love or hate it comment but I love it!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Panettone rocks! And so does this French toast idea!
Roz says
Pannetone makes the best french toast! delicious!
Jackie {The Beeroness} says
I’ve never actually had Panettone. I always see those red boxes and wonder.
But this look fantastic, I have to try this next year 🙂
Jaclyn says
This looks amazing! Now I’m not going to be able to stop thinking about it :)!
Jess says
Pannatone would make a great French toast- lighter and tastier than normal bread 🙂 I will have to give this a go..
Rachel @ Bakerita says
OMG, yum. I haven’t had french toast in ages, but now I’m majorly craving it. This looks so delicious!
Alicia says
Ahhh,I haven’t had french toast in forever!
This is looking too good that I might have to get up an hour earlier tomorrow for breakfast like a queen. 🙂
Alicia
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