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Get ready to celebrate National French Toast Day on November 28! This delicious breakfast dish dates back hundreds of years, with recipes found as early as the 14th century in England. Over time, the recipe has been adapted and changed to create a variety of different types of french toast dishes. Whether you like it plain or topped with syrup and fruit, it's sure to be a tasty way to start off your day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>14th Century</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Early French Toast Recipes</div><div class='timeline-text'>French Toast, then known as "poor knight's pudding," was first recorded in a cookbook in England.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1600s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>French Adaptation and Name Origin</div><div class='timeline-text'>The dish gains popularity in France under the name "pain perdu" or "lost bread," being commonly made with stale bread.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>19th Century</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Arrival to America</div><div class='timeline-text'>French immigrants bring the popular dish to America where it becomes commonly known as "French Toast".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1930s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>French Toast in American Diners</div><div class='timeline-text'>French Toast becomes a staple item on diner and breakfast restaurant menus across the United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National French Toast Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National French Toast Day is first observed as a day to celebrate the breakfast classic and its history.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make your own french toast</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Making french toast is a great way to celebrate National French Toast Day. Just grab some bread, eggs, milk, and cinnamon and you're ready to get cooking.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go out for french toast</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Try out your favorite breakfast spot for the best french toast in town. Some restaurants even offer special french toast dishes just for the day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a french toast themed party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over and have them bring their favorite french toast toppings and syrups, or prepare an array of different types of french toast that everyone can try!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Eat french toast for dinner</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Think outside the box and turn breakfast into dinner by making savory french toasts such as chorizo and cheese, spinach and feta, or even bacon and eggs.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try new recipes</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Be adventurous and try out a recipe you've never made before. From stuffed french toast to dutch babies, there is something for everyone to enjoy.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>French toast is delicious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>There's no denying that French toast is absolutely delicious. It has a distinctive sweetness and the perfect amount of custardy goodness. Whether you top it with butter, syrup or fresh fruit, it always makes for an amazing breakfast treat!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>French toast is easy to make</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Making French toast doesn't require any special cooking skills or equipment, so it's an easy breakfast option even if you're short on time. All you need are a few basic ingredients like eggs, milk and bread, and you can have your French toast ready in just minutes!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>French toast can be customized</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The great thing about French toast is that you can customize it however you like. Experiment with different spices and extracts to create your own unique flavor combinations. You can also use different breads such as brioche, cinnamon raisin or challah for an extra special touch!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>French Toast May Not Be French</h3><p class='facts-content'>The dish we now know as French toast has origins that predate France itself. It was a common food in the Roman Empire, long before France existed as a distinct nation.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>French Toast Has Many Names Around the World</h3><p class='facts-content'>In addition to "pain perdu" in France, it's also known as "Arme Ritter" (Poor Knights) in Germany, "Gypsy Toast" in the UK, and "Bombay Toast" in India, highlighting its global popularity.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>French Toast Isn't Just a Breakfast Dish</h3><p class='facts-content'>Although it's commonly eaten for breakfast in the US, in many parts of world, French toast is a dessert or a sweet snack enjoyed at any time of the day.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>A Cookbook from 1660 Features French Toast</h3><p class='facts-content'>The first written reference to "French toast" can be found in the English cookbook "The Accomplished Cook" from 1660, showing the dish's culinary history.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>French Toast Isn't Always Sweet</h3><p class='facts-content'>In savory varieties of French toast, it can be topped with cheese, bacon, sour cream, or even mushrooms, showing the dish's versatile nature catering to different tastes.</p></div></div>
National French Toast Day is celebrated on November 28 every year. In 2024 National French Toast Day will occur on a Thursday.
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