Toby's French Toast Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup heavy cream
6 -8 eggs, beaten or 6 -8 use equivalent egg substitute
1/2 tsp salt
french sourdough bread or hearty whole wheat bread, something with lots of flavor
butter or olive oil, for pan frying (yes, olive oil , preferably extra virgin)
6 -8 slices bread , of your choice
pure maple syrup or jelly or jam or honey or butter or sour cream or cream cheese (any or all, as accompaniments)
canadian bacon or strip bacon or sausages or ham slices ( grilled as desired , and kept in a warm oven until french bread cooks)

Directions:

Whisk cream, eggs, and salt until well combined.
Don't omit the salt unless you just can't have it.
Likewise use whole eggs for at least part of the batter unless you just can't tolerate them.
Pour egg mixture into a plastic bag, and add the bread slices, one at a time, turning each one to coat well with the egg, before adding the next.
Squeeze out air, seal, and turn and gently knead to distribute the egg mixture.
Refrigerate overnight, gently turning bag several times.
The bread is very fragile by the time it soaks up most of the egg.
If you are cooking for a crowd, double or triple the recipe, but divide the egg batter and bread, and store in separate bags, or the bottom slices of bread will turn to mush!
When ready to cook, prepare meats before starting to cook the French bread, and keep them warm in the oven.
Heat butter or oil in a grill or large skillets over medium heat, and remove bag from refrigerator.
Use a pair of spatulas to carefully transfer bread from bag to grill; as noted before, it is fragile.
Cook on first side, disturbing as little as possible, until golden brown, turn, and cook on the second time until nicely browned.
If you are worried about undercooked eggs, reduce heat to medium-low after turning, so the centers get a little more done.
Personally, I don't bother after eating over-easy eggs for 55+ years without a single problem, but my wife is a fanatic on the subject.
Serve with desired accompaniments.
It's best with warmed maple syrup and/or honey, chilled or room temperature jelly and/or jam, and cold butter, sour cream, and/or butter Notes: Try to cook all of the bread at one time.
It's really at it's best straight off the grill; use multiple skillets or grills if necessary.
In spite of this, it makes very good leftovers; just let cool, store in a plastic bag, and refrigerate.
To reheat, warm in a skillet or in the microwave.
It makes a great quick snack or impromptu meal.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	342.77 Kcal (1435 kJ)
Calories from fat	153.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.01g	26%
Cholesterol	327.15mg	109%
Sodium	1177.18mg	49%
Potassium	315.33mg	7%
Total Carbs	23.13g	8%
Sugars	2.45g	10%
Dietary Fiber	4.41g	18%
Protein	24.04g	48%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Iron	4.3mg	24%
Calcium	391.7mg	39%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	194.2 Kcal (813 kJ)
Calories from fat	86.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.64g	26%
Cholesterol	185.35mg	109%
Sodium	666.96mg	49%
Potassium	178.65mg	7%
Total Carbs	13.1g	8%
Sugars	1.39g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.5g	18%
Protein	13.62g	48%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Iron	2.5mg	24%
Calcium	221.9mg	39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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