Poor Knights of Windsor

Knights of Windsor

Ingredients: Poor Knights of Windsor

4 Slices Stale White Bread
2 tbsp Caster Sugar
150ml/5fl.oz. Milk
1 tbsp Sweet Sherry
4 Egg Yolks, beaten
75g/3oz Butter
1 teasp Ground Cinnamon
Strawberry or Raspberry jam

Preparation: Poor Knights of Windsor

1. Remove the crusts from the bread and cut each slice in half.

2. Place 1 tablespoon of the sugar, the milk and sherry in a shallow dish and stir to dissolve the sugar.

3. Place the egg yolks in a shallow dish and beat well then dip the slices of bread in the milk mixture and then into the egg yolks.

4. Melt the butter in a large frying pan and fry the bread until golden brown on both sides. Drain well and keep hot while the remaining pieces are fried.

5. To serve - sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon and serve hot with strawberry or raspberry jam.