French Toast
(from bluerowlf’s recipe box)
Source: Alton Brown, 2003
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 24 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Easy
Ingredients
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 3 eggs, large
- 2 tablespoons honey, warmed 20 seconds in microwave
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 slices bread, 1/2-inch thick
- 4 tablespoons butter
- maple syrup
- whipped cream
- fruit
Directions
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In medium size mixing bowl, whisk together: half-and-half, eggs, honey, & salt. (You may do this the night before.)
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When ready to cook, pour custard mixture into a pie pan and set aside.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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Place cooling rack on top of foil in sheet pan.
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Dip bread into mixture, allow to soak for 30 seconds on each side, and then remove to cooling rack and allow to sit 1-2 minutes.
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Over medium-low heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a 10-inch nonstick saute pan.
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Place 2 slices of bread at a time into the pan and cook until golden brown, approx. 2-3 minutes per side.
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Remove from pan and place on rack in oven for 5 minutes.
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Repeat with remaining slices.
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Serve immediately with maple syrup, whipped cream or fruit.