In medium mixing bowl, beat egg whites and sugar together until stiff.
In a separate bowl, mix egg yolks, flour, milk, baking powder and salt together until just blended (don’t over mix). Carefully fold in egg whites (don’t stir too much or you’ll loose the “fluff”)
Cut bread into quarters (triangles) and dip in batter. Fry in ½ inch oil, then flip and fry on other side. Remove from oil and place on paper towel lined plate.
For Topping
Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Serve immediately with powdered sugar, whipped cream and strawberries, or syrup.
Notes
EXPERT TIPS
Egg whites. Separate the eggs carefully. You don’t want any yolk to fall into your whites or they won’t whip properly.
Making batter. Don’t over beat batter. If you stir/beat the batter too much, the French toast will be tough. Too much beating will also cause your egg whites to fall which means you’ll lose the fluffiness.
Oil temperature. Fry the bread at 375 degrees. Once the oil is heated, drop a small amount of batter to test the oil. If it turns golden brown, you’re ready to cook.
Serving/Storage. Be ready to eat the fluffy French toast immediately. It’s best served right off the grill. This French toast does not store well. Re-heating will make it tough and soggy. Eat it fresh!
Toppings. Be creative in choosing toppings for your French toast. Here are a few suggestions: Marshmallows, chocolate shavings, chopped peppermint bark, chocolate chips, toffee bits, sprinkles, coconut, slivered almonds, chopped pecans, berries, bananas, apples, peaches, powdered sugar, whipped cream, Nutella, lemon curd, any syrup or jam.