Cinnamon-Raisin French Toast

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup dark brown sugar - (firmly packed)
• 1 pinch salt
• 8 slices Cinnamon-Raisin Bread - (abt 3/4"-thick) (see recipe)
• Unsalted butter for cooking
• Confectioners' sugar for dusting
• Maple syrup for serving

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, cinnamon, brown sugar and salt and whisk until blended. Pour into a shallow bowl. Add the bread, 2 slices at a time. Soak, turning once, until soft, about 1 minute per side.

Set a Breville gourmet grill to the sandwich setting and preheat according to the manufacturer's instructions. Generously brush the griddle with butter. Place 2 bread slices on the griddle and lock the top plate so that it just rests on top of the bread. Cook until the bread is golden and crisp underneath, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the bread, lock the top plate again and cook until the bread is golden and crisp underneath, 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer the French toast to a warmed platter. Repeat to cook the remaining bread.

Dust the French toast with confectioners' sugar and serve immediately with maple syrup.

This recipe yields 4 servings.