Definition of French toast
: bread dipped in a mixture of egg and milk and sautéed
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“French toast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/French%20toast. Accessed 24 Jan. 2022.
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The first known use of French toast was in 1844
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