Cinnamon French Toast

"Heavy on the cinnamon, and light on the clove." 

 If you love movie quotes you may remember 

this one from, It's A Wonderful Life. 

That's how Clarence, the angel, ordered his

 mulled wine at Martini's Bar, just before he and

 George Bailey were thrown out into the snow. 

Well, this French toast is heavy on the cinnamon, 

and that makes it just right.

 Slice your bread into thick 1" slices.

Add flour to a shallow pan; a pie pan works great, 

whisk in the milk, then eggs and the rest.

I only used 1/3 the recipe this morning, so don't

 let the amounts in the pictures confuse you. 

We don't drink whole milk but I often buy a quart

to use in cooking; pancakes, mashed potatoes, 

stratas/bread casseroles, baking, and French toast.

 Heat a large pan. I like to use my favorite; 

cast iron because it gives the toast a crispy crust. 

Add butter and let it get foamy hot. 

The unusual ingredient, flour keeps the bread from 

becoming soggy and gives it a slight crispy crust. 

The rest is easy. Just make sure you let the bread 

soak up the egg mixture-at least a minute per side.

 That's what makes the centers nice and fluffy.

 Cook on medium heat for 2 minutes per side or 

until golden and cooked through.

 Have warm plates in the oven ready for serving. 

Plate with a dusting of powdered sugar, a drizzle 

of maple syrup, and fresh berries.

Cinnamon French Toast

1 loaf bread; 

French, challah, or brioche

1 C whole milk

1/4 C flour

3 eggs

1 T cinnamon

1 T sugar

1 t vanilla

pinch salt

Slice the bread into 1" thick slices.

Put the flour in a shallow pan and whisk in 

the milk until smooth; then whisk in the eggs

and remaining ingredients. Soak the bread 

slices in the mixture, turning the bread until 

the liquid is thoroughly absorbed.

Heat a large skillet on medium and add

2 T butter. When melted and hot, add the

bread and let cook at least 2 minutes each

side until golden and cooked through. 

serves: 12 slices

Enjoy!

*Clarence: Wait a minute, wait a minute, I got it. A mulled wine, heavy on the cinnamon, and light on the cloves. There we go, off with you lad and look lively.

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