Fruity French Toast Food

FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, vanilla and cinnamon. Lay the brioche slices in a single layer in a shallow dish and pour the egg mixture over them. Allow to soak for 2-3 mins, then carefully turn over and soak for 2 mins more.
• Heat 1 tbsp of the vegetable oil and butter in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat until foaming. Carefully lift 2 slices of the soaked brioche out of the dish and add to the frying pan. Fry for 3 mins on each side, until golden and crisp, then place on a wire rack over a baking tray in a warm oven while you repeat with the remaining slices.
• Serve dusted in icing sugar and scattered with fresh berries, if you like.

BAKED FRENCH TOAST WITH FRUIT

Steps:

• Lightly grease 9x13 pan.
• Cut the bread in 3/4-inch slices.
• Layer in the pan, fitting snugly. In a bowl, lightly beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla.
• Stir in the milk.
• Pour over bread; turn bread slices over.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• In the morning, pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees.
• In a bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon.
• Cut the butter in bits, add to the mix and rub together to make a crumb topping.
• Remove the pan from the fridge, carefully turn the bread pieces over and scatter mixed berries evenly over the bread.
• Sprinkle with crumb topping.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 35-40 minutes, until puffy and golden.
• Enjoy!

FRUITY FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Place banana slices on two slices of toast.
• Sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon powdered sugar.
• Top with strawberries and remaining toast.
• In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
• Dip toast in egg mixture, coating both sides.
• In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• Cook toast for 2-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
• Sprinkle with remaining powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup.

FRUIT FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Cook the fruit, sugar, wine and liqueur for 15 minutes, then strain well. Add a little corn syrup for a thicker sauce.
• Mix together the eggs, vanilla, almond extract, cinnamon, sugar, and cream. Dip the bread in the mixture to coat thoroughly. Heat the butter in a pan over high heat, and cook the bread until golden brown on both sides. Serve with Fruit Sauce.

NUTTY FRUITY STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Mix peanut butter, fruit, preserves and cinnamon.
• Spread six of the slices of bread with this mixture.
• Top each with the remaining slices of bread, just like a sandwich.
• Beat eggs and milk together.
• Dip sandwich lightly in the egg mixture, letting excess drip off.
• Melt butter in skillet and fry sandwiches over medium heat, browning on each side.
• Serve hot.

FRUITY FRENCH TOAST SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine strawberry and banana slices. Place 1/4 cup on two slices of bread, arranging fruit in a single layer; top with remaining bread. Set remaining fruit aside. , In a shallow bowl, beat the egg, cream, cinnamon and vanilla. Dip both sides of sandwiches into egg mixture. Heat oil on a griddle; cook French toast for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Serve with reserved fruit.

FRUIT STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cut a pocket in each slice of bread by using a serrated knife to cut to about a half inch of the sides& bottom of each slice.
• Mix together the fruit spread& cheese& fill pockets with a tbsp of the fruit/cheese mixture each.
• Mix the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon& nutmeg together in a bowl or baking pan large enough to hold all the slices in a single layer.
• Soak the slices on one side for a few minutes, repeat once with the other side.
• Heat a large fry pan on med/low heat and add 1 tsp each of the butter& oil.
• Cook the bread two at a time for approx. 5-7 minutes; turn the slices a number of times until both sides are evenly browned.
• Place on baking sheet in oven for 2-3 minutes to finish. DON'T OVERBAKE!
• Meanwhile, repeat steps 5, 6 & 7 with the remaining slices.
• Serve warm& top with pure maple syrup. These are also delicious plain.