Swiss French Toast Fotzel Food

SWISS FRENCH TOAST - FOTZEL

Steps:

• Step 1, for the apple puree, peel and core the apples and cut into slices.
• Cook the apple in the water until soft, then mash until smooth.
• Next add the lemon juice and maple syrup to taste.
• Step 2, sprinkle the 3 tbsps of milk over the bread and set aside.
• Mix sugar and cinnamon together and also set aside until needed for garnish.
• Stir the eggs in a bowl and mix in the rest of the milk, add a pinch of salt.
• Heat butter in a pan and keep warm.
• Lay the bread slices in the egg and milk mixture to soften them, then transfer them to the heated pan.
• Fry on both sides until they are golden brown, remove from pan and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon to taste.
• Serve apple puree on the side for those who enjoy it.

PERFECT FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Whisk 4 eggs, 1 1/2 cups half-and-half or milk, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon sugar and a pinch of salt in a shallow bowl. Heat 1/2 tablespoon butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, dip 6 thick slices white bread, challah or brioche in the egg mixture and cook in the skillet until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side, adding more butter as needed. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until puffed, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in the same skillet until browned, about 5 minutes. Drizzle the French toast with the browned butter and maple syrup.

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.

CHEF JOHN'S FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, allspice, and salt together in a large bowl. Place bread slices in egg mixture and soak, turning to coat, until bread is completely saturated.
• Melt butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook bread in hot butter until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer toasted bread to a baking sheet.
• Bake toast in the oven until outside is crisp and slightly puffed, 12 to 15 minutes.

FRENCH TOAST I

Steps:

• Beat together egg, milk, salt, desired spices and vanilla.
• Heat a lightly oiled griddle or skillet over medium-high heat.
• Dunk each slice of bread in egg mixture, soaking both sides. Place in pan, and cook on both sides until golden. Serve hot.

FAMILY-STYLE FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Combine brown sugar, butter and cinnamon; spread evenly in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; set aside. Combine eggs and milk in a shallow dish; place bread in dish and soak for 5 minutes, turning once. Place bread over sugar mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve brown sugar side up; dust with confectioners' sugar.

BACON SWISS BREAD

Steps:

• Cut bread into 1-inch thick slices, leaving slices attached at bottom.
• In a bowl, combine the butter, onions, and mustard; spread on both sides of each slice of bread.
• Cut each cheese slice diagonally into four triangles; place between the slices of bread.
• Cut bacon in half widthwise and then lengthwise; drape a piece over each slice.
• Place the loaf on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until bacon is crisp.

THE BEST FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, whisk together the first 7 ingredients. Preheat a greased griddle over medium heat., Dip bread in egg mixture, letting it soak 5 seconds on each side. Cook on griddle until golden brown on both sides. Serve with toppings as desired.