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Double-Cinnamon French Toast

4.5

(63)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2 to 4

Ingredients

1 cup pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 large eggs
1 cup whipping cream or half and half
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 3/4-to 1-inch-thick cinnamon bread or egg bread slices

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring syrup, 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon cinnamon to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Boil 2 minutes.

    Step 2

    Whisk eggs, cream, vanilla, 3 tablespoons maple syrup mixture and remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon in bowl. Place bread slices in large baking dish. Pour egg mixture over; turn to coat. Pierce bread in several places with fork. Let stand 5 minutes.

    Step 3

    Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bread and cook until brown, about 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon butter to skillet. Turn over bread and cook until brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to plates. Serve with remaining syrup.

TagsCinnamonHerbs & SpicesMainBrunchNut FreeVegetarianEasyBon Appétit
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