Vanilla French Toast

By dmscott52

First made 10/23/2011. Excellent.

Ingredients

• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup half-and-half or milk
• 2 T. sugar
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 8 slices dry white or whole wheat bread
• 2 T. butter or vegetable oil
• Butter
• Maple syrup
• Banana slices
• Ground cinnamon or powdered sugar

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a shallow bowl, beat together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Dip bread slices into egg mixture, coating both sides.

2. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Place a plate or serving platter in the oven. In a 12-inch skillet or a griddle, melt 1 T. of the butter over medium heat and spread over the cooking surface. Add half the bread slices and cook for 4 to 6 minutes or until golden, turning once. Transfer slices to oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining butter and bread. Serve with additional butter, maple syrup, and banana slices. Sprinkle with cinnamon or powdered sugar.