Sugar-Crusted French Toast

By pavaldez

KITCHEN COUNTER:
Serves 12. Per slice: 170 calories, 23g carbs, 4g protein, 7g fat, 65mg cholesterol.

Ingredients

• 2 eggs plus 1 extra yolk
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 4 Tbsp butter
• 12 slices of white bread

Preparation

Step 1

1. Whisk eggs, yolk, milk, 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla, and salt in a bowl. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 Tbsp butter. When the bubbles calm down, sprinkle 1 1/2 tsps sugar and melt to caramelize.

2. Dunk a slice of bread in the bowl; place in skillet. Repeat with two more slices. Cook until undersides are deep golden. Sprinkle each slice with 1/2 tsp sugar; flip and cook until golden.

3. Wipe out the pan with a paper towel; repeat steps with remaining bread.