Christmas Food & Drink / 18 November 2025

Christmas Breakfast: Eggy Raisin Bread for Kids

Give breakfast a festive twist with this fruity take on classic eggy bread from Annabel Karmel - a simple treat for little ones to enjoy over the Christmas holidays.

Junior Magazine Christmas Food & Drink Christmas Breakfast: Eggy Raisin Bread for Kids

A weekend breakfast favourite with a festive flourish, this easy recipe transforms raisin bread into golden, eggy fingers, perfect for little hands. Taken from Annabel Karmel’s Fun, Fast and Easy Children’s Cookbook, it’s a simple way to bring a little extra cheer to the breakfast table.

Difficulty: Easy
Serves: 1 child

Method

Step 1

Crack the egg into a shallow bowl and beat with a fork until the yolk and white are combined.

Step 2

Dip the raisin bread fingers into the egg, turning to coat them thoroughly. Leave briefly to absorb the egg.

Step 3

Meanwhile, melt the butter or heat the oil in a small frying pan over a medium heat.

Step 4

Add the bread fingers and cook for around two minutes on each side, until golden and cooked through.

Step 5

Serve warm with fresh berries.

Fun, Fast and Easy Children’s cookbook

Annabel Karmel’s Fun, Fast and Easy Children’s cookbook (Welbeck) – the perfect Christmas gift for your budding little chefs!