Heirloom Recipe From Britain of 1500 AD

British

4 Thick slices of bread

2 Eggs beaten

200 ml White wine [or milk]

0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon

1.25 tablespoon Sugar

Oil for frying

Confectioners sugar to serve

Cinnamon to serve

Bread: Cut off crusts and cut into quarters. Place in a deep dish. Mix eggs with wine, cinnamon, and sugar in a bowl. Pour, once mixed, over the bread and leave to soak for 3 minutes. Heat the oil [1/4 inch deep]. Drain the bread and slide it into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides Drain on absorbent kitchen paper. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar and ground cinnamon.

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