French Toast
French toast soaks thick bread slices in a mixture of beaten eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until both sides absorb the custard evenly. The soaked bread is then cooked in melted butter over medium-low heat until each side turns golden brown and lightly caramelized on the surface while staying soft and moist inside. Slightly stale bread works better than fresh because its drier crumb absorbs more of the egg mixture without falling apart. Warm cinnamon and vanilla fragrance fills the kitchen during cooking. A drizzle of maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar finish the dish, and adding whipped cream or fresh fruit elevates it further.
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Instructions
- 1
Whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- 2
Soak bread slices in the egg mixture on both sides.
- 3
Melt butter in a pan on medium-low heat.
- 4
Cook soaked bread until golden brown on both sides.
- 5
Plate and drizzle with maple syrup and powdered sugar.
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