French Toast (Zuzu's favorite recipe)

By marck

Found somewhere on AllRecipes. Zuzu took a shine to it, and this is the way she likes to make it.

Ingredients

• 6 thick slices bread
• 2 eggs
• 2/3 C whole milk or half-and-half
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional) (YEAH, RIGHT)
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
• Butter

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 15mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Prepare the custard: Whisk together the eggs, milk, and flavorings until completely blended. Use a large bowl wide enough to dip bread in. You can also pour the whipped custard into a baking dish for easy dipping.

2. Heat a skillet or griddle on medium heat. You want it to be hot enough to form a crust when the custard-coated bread hits the pan, but not so hot that the crust burns before the custard that's soaked into the bread has a chance to cook.

3. Dip the bread in the custard, turning it to coat completely on both sides. The dryer or sturdier your bread, the longer it can soak. Melt 1 or 2 tablespoons of butter in the hot skillet. Depending on how large your skillet is, place one or two slices in the hot butter. Cook until golden brown, then run over to cook on the other side. You can keep the slices warm on a rack at 350º F until the rest of the toast is cooked.

(350º? That sounds a little high to me. I would recommend something more in the 225-250º range.)