Brazilian French Toast Recipe

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Ingredients

3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup water
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 pinch salt
3 eggs lightly beaten
8 baguette slices diagonally cut 1" thick
Canola oil for frying
Cinnamon French toast sugar* for sprinkling

Preparation

Step 1

* Available at Williams-Sonoma stores.

In a bowl, whisk together the condensed milk, water, vanilla, rum, salt and eggs. Pour into a shallow baking dish. Place the baguette slices in the egg mixture, then turn them over; they should be completely submerged in the liquid. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to overnight.

In a deep fryer, pour in oil and heat to 375 degrees according to the manufacturer's instructions. Working in batches, fry the bread until golden and crispy, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle generously with French toast sugar. Serve immediately.

This recipe yields 4 servings.