French Toast

Sundays are a good day for a hot breakfast (or brunch!). This recipe is easy to execute. Keep in mind that egg quality will make a big difference in the final outcome (and color). This particular day the toast was served with a delicous warmed marion berry jam from local company Mountain Fruit Co. Fruit compotes, thick fruit syrups, or real maple syrup are all great toppers (along with a little pat of salty butter, of course).

French Toast with Jam

French Toast
Yield: 6 slices (serves two people)
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5-8 minutes per slice


Ingredients


2 eggs, room temperature
1/2 C cream (or milk)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
2 TB white sugar
6 slices stale french breadsalted butter for frying
2-3 TB Topping of choice


Instructions

1. In medium dish or bowl, beat eggs, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar until smooth.
2. Soak bread in batter, at least 30 second each side.
3. In frying pan over low-medium temperature, fry battered bread in butter a few minutes each side until golden brown.
4. Keep warm in low oven while preparing the rest of breakfast.
5. Serve warm with a small pat of butter and a heated topping such as jam, thick fruit syrup, or maple syrup. You can dust with icing sugar if topping is served on the side.

Tip: Fresh french bread that goes stale overnight is the perfect bread for this. Cut slices at an angle for attractive presentation. Slices of bread can be frozen, and toasted lightly before battering for added dryness.