This section is from the book "Soyer's Standard Cookery", by Nicolas Soyer. Also available from Amazon: Soyer's Standard Cookery.
Three eggs, one-half teaspoonful of salt, two tablespoonfuls of sugar, one cup milk, six slices stale bread.
Beat eggs slightly, add salt, sugar and milk; strain into a shallow dish. Soak bread in mixture until soft. Cook on a hot, well-greased griddle; brown on one side, turn and brown other side. Serve for breakfast or luncheon, or with a sauce for dessert.
 
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