Sunday Brunch - Crumpet French Toast with Banana and Bacon (mmmm... baaaccccoonnn)

So we had a MASSIVE Saturday night out.


Ok, I never was good a lying. Matt and I went to bed at 9.30. What Nanas! But, in our defence it was a pretty big day.

Firstly, Matt got up ridiculously early to go for a dive, and came home with a beautiful fresh butterfish. I don't think I'm one for the fishing game myself, but I'm pretty appreciative of having a partner who is. Just hanging out for summer and lots of fresh fish!


Secondly, we went for a wander to Mitre 10 Mega, who were having an open day, and were talked into buying an ridiculously expensive BBQ. Don't get me wrong, I think you can do wonders with a good BBQ, and I love my food enough to pay for it. But at some point it's just unnecessary. Still, we got a good deal (we got to spin a wheel! Everyone loves spinning a wheel for prizes!) and Matt won a 15% discount on BBQs. I won a lollipop. I'm not gonna lie, I was pretty stoked with my prize.

So we walked out of the place with a BBQ, gas bottle, matching Masport aprons, matching Masport beer coolers, a cooler bag, BBQ tongs, and that kitty-litter type stuff you put in the bottom of the BBQ to catch the fat. And all we paid for was the BBQ. And got a discount on it. And got triple flybuys too (here comes that Cuisine subscription I've been saving for!).

Couldn't have asked for a better afternoon to put it together either. So after an hour or so, a few  harsh worded discussions, and a celebratory beer later, we have a new BBQ!

Aaaanyway, to the point of this post, Sunday brunch was more in aid of gluttony than a hangover. But with the Canada vs All Blacks game this afternoon, Canadian maple syrup was a good excuse.

I'd seen the idea of using crumpets for bruch in a Jamie Oliver magazine. And it's by far the best way of making french toast I've come across. It makes a deliciously spongy but soft but not fall apart-y breakfast. I served it with bacon and banana - an old classic. But in summer, berries and yogurt would be beautifully fresh. I'll definately have to make this again.


Crumpet French Toast with Banana and Bacon (serves 2)

3 crumpets (one for me, 2 for the boy)
2 eggs
1/4c milk
1/4t cinnamon
Knob of butter, for frying
4 rashers bacon
1 banana
REAL maple syrup (the real stuff is absolutely, without a doubt, necessary)


Preheat your grill to a high heat. Layer the bacon onto a grill rack, and pop under the grill to start crisping.


Get a pan onto a medium heat, and melt the butter. Meanwhile, halve the crumpets, and whisk the eggs, milk, and cinnamon together. Soak both sides of the crumpets in the egg mixture. Pop in the hot pan, and fry on both sides until golden. 


Check your bacon. As soon as it looks almost done, turn off the grill and close the door.


Chop up the banana into slices. 


Layer the crumpets, bacon and banana. Drizzle with maple syrup, and eat