Sometimes life feels like too much.
Too loud. Too fast. Too demanding.
And when it does, I go back to the kitchen.
Not to impress. Not to create content.
Just to feel home again.
My son doesn’t like bananas. He won’t touch them raw.
But if I slice one, caramelize it, wrap it in buttery kalács, and hide it under a golden crust of egg and sugar…
He eats it like a little celebration.
And honestly? So do I.
Hungarian Kalács French Toast with Banana & Mascarpone
A hug in food form – even for banana skeptics
(Serves 4)
📝 Ingredients:
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1 loaf of fonott kalács (Hungarian braided sweet bread)
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4 tbsp mascarpone
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1 ripe banana
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1 handful dark chocolate chips or pasztilla
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2 eggs
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50 ml milk
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2 pinches brown sugar
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Oil for frying
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Optional for serving: cinnamon powdered sugar, maple syrup
🥄 Instructions:
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Slice the kalács into even pieces — aim for 8 slices to create 4 “sandwiches.”
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Spread a generous spoonful of mascarpone on each slice.
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Thinly slice the banana, and layer a few pieces onto half of the kalács slices.
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Press in a few chocolate chips — trust me, this part matters.
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Top each with another slice of kalács, like a sweet sandwich.
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In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and brown sugar.
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Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, coating both sides.
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Heat a finger’s width of oil in a non-stick pan and fry each sandwich until golden brown on both sides — just like French toast (aka bundás kenyér).
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Drain on paper towel. Serve warm with a dusting of cinnamon sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup.
💛 Serve this when:
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The world feels like a lot and you need to slow down.
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You want to surprise your child (or inner child) with something that feels like a treat.
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You need a recipe that doesn’t need perfection — just intention.
💬 Do you have a recipe that brings you back to yourself? One that tastes like calm, like home, like love? I’d love to hear it — leave a comment or share your version with me. I’ll bring the plates. ✨
