Mrs. Rowe's French Toast

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 8 slices day-old homemade bread (1-inch thick)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for serving
• maple syrup, for serving

Recipe

• 1 whisk the eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla together in a shallow container.
• 2 melt the butter in a large skillet or on a griddle over med-high heat.
• 3 one at a time, thoroughly coat the bread slices on both sides in the egg mixture.
• 4 remove the bread from the batter, letting any excess drip off.
• 5 fry the toast until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
• 6 serve hot with butter and syrup.