2007-05-31 18:00:40 · 5 answers · asked by kammaylah 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
One version of the story is that the dish was invented in 1724 at a roadside tavern near Albany, N.Y. According to the tale, the tavern owner, Joseph French, gave the dish his name.
2007-05-31 18:21:53 · answer #1 · answered by Pro Chef & Mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called pain perdu ("lost bread") in France, because it's a recipe to use up day-old bread. A traditional French baguette is made without any oil/fat, so it gets crusty and dried out within 24 hours. Soaking slices of this dry bread in egg and cream rehydrates it and makes a custard-like consistency when pan-fried or baked. I assume the practice originated in France.
2007-06-01 01:37:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you are supposed to use sliced french bread. The egg gets sopped up in it better than loaf bread. mmmm good.
2007-05-31 18:05:09 · answer #3 · answered by j c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds better than Italian toast, doesn't it?
2007-05-31 20:43:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
-Because when it doesn't come out right, you end up speaking "french" as a result! :)
2007-05-31 18:09:25 · answer #5 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋