Directions

French Toast Sticks

1. Cut the baguette into sticks about 2cm wide and 10cm long—you should get around 18–20 pieces.

2. Whisk together the eggs, milk, baker's blend, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a shallow dish.

3. Heat a knob of butter in a large non-stick pan over medium heat.

4. Dip the baguette sticks into the egg mixture, turning to coat all sides. Let excess drip off, then place in the pan.

5. Fry for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and slightly crisp. Work in batches, adding more butter as needed. Keep finished sticks warm in a low oven (100°C).

Maple Custard

1. Whisk the egg yolks, cornflour, and salt together in a bowl until smooth.

2. Heat the milk, cream, and maple syrup in a saucepan until just simmering.

3. Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly to temper.

4. Return everything to the pan and cook over low heat, stirring continuously, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon—about 5–7 minutes. Don't let it boil.

5. Strain into a jug and keep warm, or serve at room temperature.

To serve

1. Arrange the French toast sticks on a platter or individual plates. Pour the maple custard into a bowl for dipping or drizzle it over the sticks. Finish with a generous drizzle of pure maple syrup and scatter fresh berries—raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries all work beautifully.