Barrister's Bed & Breakfast

Almond Crusted French Toast: Breakfast-Brunch

Servings: 8

Prep time:20 min

Ingredients:

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  1 loaf French or Italian bread

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  6 eggs

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  2 tablespoons milk

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  1/4 teaspoon almond extract

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  1 tablespoon sugar

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  1/2 cup slivered almonds

Step 1:

Slice bread approx. 3/4 in. thick

Step 2:

beat remaining ingredients except almonds

Step 3:

dip bread into egg mixture, place on cookie sheet

Step 4:

sprinkle almonds evenly over bread mixture

Step 5:

transfer to hot griddle, almond side up. When browned, flip, cook till almonds are toasty. Serve with real maple syrup and garnish with dried cranberries.