Tostadas francesas de suero de mantequilla

Ingredientes

• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 5 eggs
• 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 10 (3/4-inch) slices hearty French bread, (or brioche)

Preparación

1. 1

   In a shallow dish whisk together buttermilk, eggs, sugar and vanilla until well blended (it may seem to curdle at first, keep whisking until smooth).

2. 2

   Heat non-stick griddle or cast iron griddle over medium-low heat or heat an electric griddle over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Working with one slice of bread at a time dip in buttermilk mixture for about 20 seconds per side (or until just soaked, each loaf of bread will vary).

4. 4

   Butter griddle in the spot you'll add the slice then transfer the buttermilk mixture coated bread slice to griddle. Cook until golden brown on bottom, about 1 to 2 minutes, turn (can butter griddle again when lifting), and cook until golden brown on opposite side and cooked through to center, about 1 to 2 minutes longer. If needed reduce burner temperature if slices are browning too quickly.

5. 5

   Slices can be kept warm in a 200 degree oven as you finish remainder. Optionally serve with butter and maple syrup, blueberry syrup, buttermilk syrup, or strawberry syrup and whipped cream.