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Armer Ritter (Arme Ritter)
   French toast (USA), Poor Knights (of Windsor)/eggy bread (UK)

Arme Ritter waren schon zu römischen Zeiten bekannt.
French toast dates back to Roman times.
In den USA werden Arme Ritter üblicherweise mit Butter
und Ahornsirup serviert.
In the U.S. French toast is usually served with butter and
maple syrup.*
*In Germany it’s normally served with powdered sugar (Puderzucker) and/or cinnamon (Zimt).

Related Words:
Rostige Ritter French toast (regional, "rusty knights")
Pavesen/Pofesen French toast (Austria)
Fotzelschnitten French toast (Switzerland)

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