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Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 8 slices basic white bread
- Strawberry Syrup for serving, recipe follows
- 1 cup sliced strawberries (about 6 large whole)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Method
- Crack the eggs into a blender and add the milk and cinnamon.
- Blend until the yolks and whites are incorporated.
- (This step can be accomplished in a shallow dish with a whisk or fork as well.)
- Pour the mixture into a shallow dish or wide-bottom bowl.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the butter and swirl it around the pan; when melted, place 1 piece of bread in the egg mixture to soak in for about 10 seconds.
- Turn over and let soak on other side.
- This is a quick process don't let bread soak too long as it will get too soggy.
- Drain off excess egg and place the bread in the hot pan.
- Immediately soak 3 more bread slices, taking care not to over-crowd the pan.
- Cook until golden brown, turning once, about 2 minutes per side.
- Repeat with remaining butter and bread slices.
- Serve with Strawberry Syrup spooned over or on the side at the table.
- Place the strawberries, sugar, vanilla and 2 tablespoons water into a wide saucepan or skillet large enough to hold the strawberries in a single layer.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook gently until the strawberries are very soft and ruby red in color throughout., but still hold their shape, about 5 minutes .
- Serve warm over French toast or on the side at the table.
