"the good news is that you can repurpose those sweet treats in a myriad of ways. One of the best? Coating them in custard and pan-frying them for an inventive riff on French toast. This hack works best for donuts that are two to three days old, as they can more easily soak up all of that eggy custard when they're slightly stale."
"You'll want to cut your donuts in half horizontally before dipping them into the mixture. You could also cut the donuts, arrange them in a casserole dish, and layer the custard on top for a French toast bake; this is ideal if you're serving a crowd or don't want to stand over the stove babysitting your battered donut rounds as they cook."
"The sad news here is that not all donut varieties can be made into French toast, as the sugar coating on a frosted donut would either mix into the egg custard or fall off when it hits the pan. You may be able to get away with using old-fashioned donuts as well, but you should do so with caution because the center may turn wet and soggy"
Donuts come in many varieties, including glazed, old-fashioned, maple sticks, Bavarian cream-filled, and Long Johns. Slightly stale donuts (two to three days old) can be repurposed by cutting them in half horizontally, soaking them in an egg custard, and pan-frying them as a French toast riff. For larger servings, arrange cut donuts in a casserole dish and pour custard over them for a French toast bake. Avoid frosted donuts because sugar coatings can mix into custard or fall off, and use old-fashioned donuts cautiously to prevent sogginess. Glazed or cinnamon-sugar donuts are the safest choices to hold shape and cook evenly.
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