Poor Knights of Windsor
This dish consists of bread fried in butter and then soaked in sweet wine and was a dish that was made throughout northern Europe. In Germany, for instance, they were called Armer Ritter and in Finland köyhät ritarit, both meaning poor knights. The reference to Windsor is thought to be associated with the unfortunate knights, who, having had to ransom themselves after the battle of Crecy, were given pensions by Edward III and housed in lodgings in Windsor Castle.
Equipment
Weighing scales
Measuring jug
Shallow dish
Frying pan
Preparation method
Place the wine, milk and sugar into the dish and mix thoroughly.
Place the bread slices in the liquid and leave to soak for a couple of minutes before turning them over so the other side can soak up the liquid.
Heat a little butter and lard (optional) in the frying pan and once it has melted and started to foam, fry the bread gently on both sides.
Place on a serving dish and sprinkle with the sugar and cinnamon.
