Martha's Perfect French Toast |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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From Martha Stewart. That woman sure knows how to make a delicious french toast! I have changed her recipe to omit some unneeded calories and fat. It is the best french toast our family has ever had, and our guests all agreed! I make this on a Sunday morning if we still have extra challah left over. Ingredients:
6 large eggs |
1 1/2 cups milk |
1 orange, juice of |
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract |
2 tablespoons liquor (i use almond or orange flavored, martha's recipe states cognac) |
1 tablespoon sugar (splenda works equally well) |
1 lemon, zest of |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1 pinch ground nutmeg |
1 pinch salt |
6 slices bread, 1-2 days old (1 inch pieces, challah or brioche are best) |
canola oil, for frying (any neutral oil will do, may add unsalted butter for more flavor) |
powdered sugar |
maple syrup |
mixed berry |
Directions:
1. Whisk together eggs, milk, juice, vanilla, liquor, sugar, zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
2. Place bread in a shallow baking dish large enough to hold bread slices in a single layer.
3. Pour egg mixture over bread; soak 10 minutes.
4. Turn slices over (Carefully) and soak 5-10minutes more, until soaked through.
5. Preheat oven to 200 deg F. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet, and set aside.
6. Heat canola oil (with some butter if so wish) in a skillet over medium heat.
7. Fry half the bread slices until golden brown, around 3 minutes per side.
8. Transfer to wire rack; place in oven while cooking remaining bread.
9. Wipe skillet and repeat with fresh oil/butter and bread.
10. Keep in oven until ready to serve.
11. Serve with dusted powdered sugar and maple syrup (I like fresh berries on top, too).
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