Dealing with egg custard in french toast. With a microwave to finish.

[CRCasey]

I have a question about french tosat.

The main problem with most french toasts are not that they are not crispy on the outside, but that they can be less then creamy on the inside. In fact some of the worst of the offenders can be almost wet on the inside.


So my question is why can't you firm it up on the inside with the microwave either before you toast it, or maybe as a less useful option nuke it after you have browned the outside?

This seems like a natural place for the inside heating that the MW can do.

Just wondering what you all thought.

-C

[K. Slink]

Try leaving the bread out overnight so that it will dry out and not absorb so much liquid. No more soggy middles. Or try putting it in the toaster (lightly) first. Let us know if the microwave solves the problem...

[KarenB]

Once mine is browned I will put a lid on it for the last few minutes. This helps the center to firm up and get cooked. the microwave will also do it in seconds. Watch your time it cooks fast.

[CM]

I have used a microwave to finish up potato pancakes once they've browned. I put a group of them on a paper towel and nuke. This also helps remove excess grease.

[KarenB]

I just remembered I used an oven baked recipe and the outside had wheat germ sprinkled on it to get crispy in the oven.

[brigid]

I have a question about french tosat.

The main problem with most french toasts are not that they are not crispy on the outside, but that they can be less then creamy on the inside. In fact some of the worst of the offenders can be almost wet on the inside.


So my question is why can't you firm it up on the inside with the microwave either before you toast it, or maybe as a less useful option nuke it after you have browned the outside?

This seems like a natural place for the inside heating that the MW can do.

Just wondering what you all thought.

-C

I quickly dip the bread in the liqiud mixture. It consistently makes a good result. I fry it immediately. No problems with a soggy inside.