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French Toast

This makes 12 large or 16 small pieces of French toast.
It takes about 10 minutes per batch on the griddle
Course: Breakfast
Author: Joy of Cooking
Servings: 6
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
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Ingredients  

  • 12 large slices bread (or 16 slices if you are using a smaller type of bread like french bread)
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 ⅓ cups milk (or half & half or cream)
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions: 

  • Preheat the griddle.
  • In a shallow bowl, whisk together all the ingredients except for the bread.
  • When the griddle is hot, place the slices of bread, one or two at a time, into the egg mixture.
  • Turn the slices in the egg mixture until thoroughly saturated but not falling apart.
  • Place the slices on the griddle and cook until the underside is golden-brown.
  • Turn the bread and cook until the second side is golden.
  • Serve immediately or keep warm in the oven or a crockpot.