French toast

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French toast

Serves 4 as Main Dish.

This is a very simple and easy dish which is also very forgiving. My measurements are slightly rough and can always be adjusted to your own taste.

1 loaf Brioche (I use Whole Foods brioche-I estimate it weighs around 24 ounces)

4 X-lg. eggs (5 if you slice the bread thin)

pinch salt

1 tsp. cinnamon

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1/4-1/2 c. milk

1 tbs. butter

1 tbs. canola oil

Slice brioche into 1/2 inch slices (cautions: try to make slices as even & flat as possible; also, cutting slices too thin will cause them to break & cutting too thick will not allow egg batter to penetrate them sufficiently--try to find a happy medium). Whip eggs, milk, salt and half the cinnamon and half the brown sugar in mixing bowl. Soak each individual slice in batter briefly.

Heat stovetop griddle to med.-high heat. Add a portion of the butter and oil. Lay slices onto griddle. While cooking, sprinkle remainder of brown sugar and cinnamon on top of cooking slices. Cook on each side around 2 minutes being careful not to burn (which can easily dry out & ruin the French toast). While cooking, pay attention to griddle flame adjusting if it's cooking too hot.

Serve with either fresh fruit, jam and/or maple syrup.

Keywords: Vegetarian, Easy, American, Breakfast

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