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A plate of German French Toast (Arme Ritter) served with berries.
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Arme Ritter- German French Toast

Delectable Arme Ritter (German French Toast) recipe that you will enjoy serving for breakfast, brunch or even as a dessert!
Course Breakfast, brunch, Dessert
Cuisine European, German
Diet Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 315kcal
Author Kate Hahnel

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 slices toast bread
  • 2 eggs
  • 250 ml milk
  • pinch of salt
  • 4 tablespoon melted butter and a neutral cooking oil (2 tablespoon of each - see notes)
  • 4 teaspoons cinnamon sugar

Instructions

  • In a shallow bowl or a plate, whisk the eggs then add the milk and salt.
  • Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture, allow to slightly soak, and then flip in order to coat both sides.
    A slice of bread inside a bowl of eggs and milk.
  • Heat oil in a pan or skillet. Lift each slice of bread to drain as much of the egg-mixture as possible into the bowl, then place the slices on the pan.
    A piece of toast cooking in a pan.
  • Fry on both sides under medium to low heat until golden brown then transfer the bread to a plate. Repeat the process for the remaining bread slices.
    German French toast cooking in a pan.
  • Once done, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar on top then serve.
    German French Toast (Arme Ritter) and cinnamon sugar on a plate.

Notes

  • Make yourself a savory version of this recipe (''Herzhafte Ritter'') by making it with cheese and bacon.
  • You may need to use a little bit more or less oil, depending on the type of pan you are using.  A combination of butter and oil helps prevent the butter from burning too quickly. For the same reason, I recommend wiping your pan after each 1-2 batches.
 
Storage and Freezing Instructions
Feel free to prepare this German French toast recipe ahead (up to 30 minutes before serving). Simply arrange the bread slices on a baking tray in a single layer and keep warm in the oven at approximately 120°C (250°F).
Regarding freezing, yes, you can make up a large batch of Arme Ritter and keep it in the freezer. To freeze, arrange the German French Toast slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze this for a few hours. Once the time is over, remove them from the freezer and transfer the slices to a freezer-friendly container. Keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutritional information is an estimate calculated based on the tools we use. It may differ, depending on factors such as the type of product used.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 406mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 573IU | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 2mg