Cinnamon French Toast Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 pretty thick (1/2 inch slices of French bread (or other crusty bread, preferably stale))
• 1 cup of half-and-half (I had to use a mixture of skim milk and heavy cream because it was all I had)
• 2 tablespoon of honey (easiest if it is warmed up a bit)
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 3 large eggs (beaten)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Dash of flavor (try vanilla extract, orange extract, or almond extract)
• 4 Tbsp. of butter
• Toppings (see ideas below)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).

2. 2

   In a pie dish (or other flat-bottomed dish with sides), combine the half-and-half, honey, salt, eggs, cinnamon and any dash of flavor. Whisk to incorporate.

3. 3

   Dip the bread into the egg mixture for about 25-30 seconds per side. Place each soaked piece on a cooling or baking rack that is resting on a baking sheet to collect the drippings.

4. 4

   Let the pieces sit for about 1-2 minutes.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, melt the butter over medium-low heat in a non-stick pan.

6. 6

   Place two pieces of soaked bread in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.

7. 7

   Transfer the fried toast to a baking sheet and rest in the oven for about five minutes.

8. 8

   Repeat steps 3-7 until all 8 pieces have been cooked.

9. 9

   Serve immediately and top with your favorite toppings. I topped ours with warmed maple syrup and powdered sugar. You can add fresh fruits like raspberries and blueberries, or top it with whipped cream, peanut butter, Nutella, or jelly.