French Toast

If you have been reading my blog for awhile or live with me you know that I find a favorite thing, it consumes for a time, and then as fast as it came into my life it leaves. This has happened with chicken quesadillas, Kevin's famous bagel sandwiches and other things that have long since been forgotten. I just hope that my new obsession never goes away.

My brother got me hooked onto Alton Brown, he is on the Food Network. Instead of just cooking, he also gives info on why certain foods go with what and how everything works together. He is kind of like Bill Nye the Science Guy for food. Anywhoo, Alton has this french toast recipe that is TDF.

Like you, I am a busy girl, or at least I have a one year old getting into everything leaving me very little time to make meals. I have simplified Alton's recipe (took out one step) to fit my schedule and I cant get enough of it. His is very timed out and I just kind of wing it. I think we have had french toast the last couple of Saturdays and this coming one does not look any different. If you want the exact instructions you can go here.

But I will give you mine if you want to make it fast.

The best part about this recipe is the bread. You want bread that has been sitting out for a little while, it helps to saok everything up. We usually have french or ciabatta bread with dinner some night and usually dont eat it all so this is perfect to save for the weekend breakfast. Cut it up the night before and let it sit out.

Mix together

3 eggs

2 Tbs honey (heat in microwave first)

half and half, if you have it, I have used milk or heaving whipping cream or whatever I have on hand

dash of vanilla and almond extract (I added this)

Then I just soak those puppies like nobodys business and put them on the skillet.

Alton puts his in the oven for a few minutes after the skillet, but I usually just skip this step. It turns out great either way.