Pain Perdu

Pain Perdu

1 1/2 C. fat-free milk
3/4 C. egg substitute
1/4 C. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt
16 (1-inch-thick) slices diagonally cut French bread baguette
1/4 C. butter, divided
2 C. water
1/2 C. dry white wine
1/4 C. granulated sugar
1 T. cornstarch
2 C. fresh raspberries
1 C. fresh blackberries
1 C. fresh blueberries
1/2 C. fresh strawberry halves
1 T. powdered sugar

Combine first 7 ingredients, stirring well with a whisk. Arrange the bread slices in a single layer in a large shallow dish. Pour milk mixture over bread, and let stand until milk is absorbed (about 2 minutes). Melt 2 T. butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Arrange 8 bread slices in pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until bread is golden brown. Remove from pan; keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining 2 T. butter and 8 bread slices. Combine 2 C. water, wine, 1/4 C. granulated sugar, and cornstarch in a large saucepan, stirring with a whisk. Bring to a boil; cook until reduced to 1 C. (about 5 minutes). Remove pan from heat. Add fruit to pan, stirring well to coat. Serve sauce with bread slices. Sprinkle each serving with powdered sugar.

Yield: 8 servings
Serving size: 2 bread slices and about 1/2 C. sauce

Calories: 270
Fat: 7.8g
Fiber: 4.7g

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