During our 2012 visit to the French Alps, we enjoyed a dessert of pain perdu made with individual slices of bread and topped with a mountain of red fruit.

Thick slices of bread work very well so when I use regular sliced bread, I don’t soak the bread in the egg mixture very much. Just dip to coat, flip, and place on the griddle or in the skillet.

Use bread that is a bit on the dry side, meaning it needs to be a few days old. When I have a fresh challah, I simply slice it 3/4-inch thick and leave the slices on the counter for about 24 hours ...

About 4 tablespoons butter for cooking, divided. For serving (pick and choose, or combine) Maple syrup. Confectioners’ sugar. Berries or chopped soft fruit, like ripe peaches or nectarines ...

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Lift bread from egg mixture, letting excess egg drip off before placing bread in skillet. Fry French toast until browned on one side, about 2 minutes.

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You can also use a 13x9-inch pan, or a non-standard baking dish, such as 12x8 inches. My pan was 12x8 inches. Line your counter with parchment paper or dust with flour.

Use bread that is a bit on the dry side, meaning it needs to be a few days old. When I have a fresh challah, I simply slice it 3/4-inch thick and leave the slices on the counter for about 24 hours ...