Hot Cross Bun French Toast - Surf-Inspired Street Food, Croyde

Hot Cross Bun French Toast

  • Serves 2

  • 10 minutes

  • Breakfast

  • British

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Hot Cross Bun French Toast

Take your breakfast to the next level with this Hot Cross Bun French Toast! Sweet, spiced, and packed with flavour, this dish gives classic French toast a seasonal twist. The soft, buttery buns soak up the rich, cinnamon-infused custard before being pan-fried to golden perfection. Whether it’s a cosy weekend treat or a cheeky Easter brunch, this is comfort food at its best—quick to make and impossible to resist!

Ingredients

  • 2 hot cross buns
  • Knob of butter
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • Pinch of salt
  • Fruit compote or jam
  • Peanut butter
  • Greek yoghurt

Let's Dive In!

Step 1: Soak

Heat a frying pan over a medium-high heat. In a bowl, whisk 1 large egg with a pinch of salt. Slice 2 hot cross buns in half and dunk each half into the egg, pressing down so both sides soak it up.

Step 2: Fry

Melt a knob of butter in the hot pan. Add the soaked buns and cook for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.

Step 3: Load it up

Plate up and pile on your favourite toppings: fruit compote and Greek yoghurt for a fresh, tangy kick, or peanut butter and jam for a sweet and nutty twist.

French Toast FAQs

  • Can I add cinnamon? Yes. Whisk ½ tsp cinnamon and a splash of milk into the egg for a richer custard.
  • Do stale hot cross buns work? They're even better. Day-old buns soak up more egg without going soggy.
  • How many does this serve? Two, with one bun each. Just scale up the eggs and buns for a crowd.

Make my easy fruit compote to go on top, or go savoury with my bacon and smashed avocado hot cross bun.

BIFF, BOSH, NOSH!

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