Dad's French Toast

Dad's French Toast

One of my favorite memories from childhood was spending time in the kitchen with my family. Every Saturday morning my sisters and I were up early making breakfast for the family. 

Nakia made the eggs, I made the bacon and my older sister Jackee would make my dad's famous French Toast. 

The bond my family created in the kitchen is irreplaceable. From experiencing great flavors, to Jackee accidentally burning something (French Toast maybe one of the only things my sister Jackee can cook) we have created so many memories.

I hold this recipe close to my heart and am so excited to share it with you. Now this is not your traditional American French Toast. We have add additional spices and added brown sugar to boost the flavors.



  
Chef LC and her Daddy 1985







                                                                                  

Ingredients:
Thick French Bread or Cinnamon Raisin Bread
8 Eggs
1 Cup Milk
1/2 Tablespoon Vanilla
1 Tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg (Optional)
1/2 Cup White Sugar
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
2 teaspoons Flour
Butter or Cooking Spray 
Maple Syrup (Optional)

Directions:
Heat a skillet or griddle and melt 1 tablespoon of butter (You can also use cooking spray). In a shallow dish mix the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, flour, nutmeg and cinnamon together. Dip each piece of bread into the egg mixture flipping it a few times to soak up all the goodness.  Fried both sides of bread until they are browned and cooked through. Serve with maple syrup, jam, butter, peanut butter, honey, chocolate, or nuts. My favorite way to eat this french toast is to make a breakfast sandwich and fill two slice with eggs and bacon.
 
Leftovers freeze wonderfully and make a nice weekday breakfast. Just pop the frozen bread into your toaster.