Description

Jam Jelly Doughnut French Toast is a delightful twist on the classic French toast, featuring white sandwich bread filled with strawberry jam, dipped in an egg and milk mixture, pan-fried to a golden crisp, and coated with caster sugar for a sweet, crunchy finish. This recipe replicates the nostalgic taste of jam doughnuts in a quick and easy breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

Scale

Bread and Jam

6 slices white sandwich bread, stale, 1.5cm (0.6″) thick
3 tbsp strawberry jam

Dipping Mixture

1 egg
2 tbsp milk

Coating and Cooking

3 tbsp caster sugar
2 tbsp butter

Instructions

Prepare the Bread: Optional – Cut the bread into rounds as large as possible to mimic doughnut shapes. This can be done using a large cookie cutter or a glass.
Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread 1 tbsp of strawberry jam onto the center of 3 bread rounds, leaving about a 1cm edge to prevent jam from oozing out. Top with the other 3 rounds to form sandwiches.
Make the Egg Mixture: In a small bowl, lightly beat together the egg and milk until well combined.
Prepare Sugar Coating: Spread the caster sugar evenly on a small plate for later coating.
Heat the Pan: Melt the butter in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat to ensure even cooking and crisp texture.
Dip the Sandwiches: Quickly dip each side of a sandwich into the egg mixture, including the edges, ensuring full coverage without soaking too long to avoid sogginess.
Cook the Sandwiches: Place the dipped sandwiches in the hot pan and cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until a deep golden brown crust forms.
Coat with Sugar: Immediately after cooking, transfer the sandwiches onto the plate of caster sugar, pressing gently so the sugar sticks well to all sides and edges.
Serve: Serve the jam jelly doughnut French toast warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.

Notes

Using stale bread helps absorb the egg mixture without falling apart, improving texture.
Cutting the bread into rounds mimics the classic doughnut look but is optional.
Be careful not to let the jam touch the edges before cooking to prevent leakage during frying.
Work quickly when transferring hot toast to sugar so it sticks evenly.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: jam doughnut french toast, strawberry jam french toast, stuffed french toast, sweet breakfast, fried french toast