Let’s go back in time and learn a historical French toast recipe… from ancient ROME?! It’s true! Find out more.
Sohla El-Waylly, one of my favorite chefs, is taking us back in time to discover one of the world’s very first known french toast dishes. You’d suppose this dish came from France (of course! ), but you’d be mistaken. This sweet milk toast, which inspired today’s french toast, originated in ancient Rome. That’s right; Caesar most likely loved him some milk toast!
It’s time to get cooking! In the video below, Sohla will teach you a surprisingly easy recipe for ancient french toast from France and Italy. As an added bonus, you’ll also learn about the dish’s history and why it’s still so popular today. Watch and learn: