1 - step 1 In a wide, shallow bowl, beat the eggs with the cream, milk, golden caster sugar and sherry.

2 - Cut each slice of bread in two and dip them into the egg mix, turning to make sure they get a good coating on either side.

3 - Soak bread in egg mixture for 10 mins to absorb the liquid (carefully turn them over from time to time and make sure they don’t get too soggy).

4 - step 2 Heat 1½ tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan and cook the bread for about 3 mins on each side until dark golden and crisp on the edge.

5 - Keep the slices warm in a low oven as you cook the rest.