French toast is a popular breakfast food, though the dish is not necessarily a French culinary creation. The battered bread dish dates back to medieval times and seems to have been 'invented' by a number of people. The basic concept involves coating a slice of bread with egg and frying it until both sides are golden brown. The toast then is topped with any number of items, the variety and selection of which is largely dictated by region. The recipe below represents a classic American version.
Instructions
1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat the eggs until they are thickened and lemon yellow in color. Add the milk, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Beat until all ingredients are well-blended.
2. Lightly coat a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and place it in the oven. Preheat the oven, with the baking sheet inside, to 200 degrees F.
3. Coat the interior of a heavy skillet with butter. Place the pan over medium heat and allow the butter to melt.
4. Dip 2 slices of bread into the egg mixture, turning to ensure both sides are completely covered. Hold the coated bread over the bowl for a moment to allow any extra egg to drip back into the bowl.
5. Place the egg-coated bread slices into the center of the skillet. Wait 2 minutes and flip the slices over. Cook 2 minutes longer, or until both sides are golden brown.
6. Remove the French toast from the skillet. Place the slices on the baking sheet, covering the slices with a piece of foil (if necessary) to keep them from drying out, and return the baking sheet to the oven. This will keep the French toast warm while the other slices are being prepared.
7. Repeat with the remaining pieces of bread. To serve, remove the French toast from the oven. Place the warm slices on a plate. Butter each slice lightly and dust with a light coating of powdered sugar. Serve with maple syrup.
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