Fried bread
| Alternative names | Fried slice |
|---|---|
| Type | Bread |
| Course | Side |
| Place of origin | Worldwide |
| Serving temperature | Warm |
| Main ingredients | Bread |
| 174 kcal (730 kJ) | |
Fried bread is a slice of bread that has been fried. It is used as a substitute for toast in various dishes or meals. Various oils, butter, lard, bacon drippings, or ghee can be used. Some cooks may choose to fry rather than toast to avoid having to give counter or storage space to or spend money on a toaster. Proponents of frying rather than toasting call out the extra flavor and crispiness that can be achieved by frying in fat rather than dry-toasting.
French toast is a type of fried bread that is coated in an egg and milk batter before frying.