Strawberry French Toast

Strawberry French toast is a delightful twist on the classic breakfast dish, adding the sweet and tangy flavor of fresh strawberries. Here's a recipe to make this delicious treat:

Ingredients:

• 8 slices of thick bread (such as brioche, challah, or French bread)
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• Butter or cooking oil, for frying
• Fresh strawberries, sliced, for serving
• Maple syrup, for serving
• Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Bread:

   • If the bread slices are fresh, you can leave them out overnight to slightly stale. Stale bread absorbs the egg mixture better without becoming soggy.

2. Prepare the Egg Mixture:

   • In a shallow dish or bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well combined.

3. Soak the Bread:

   • Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated evenly. Allow the bread to soak for a few seconds to absorb the mixture.

4. Cook the French Toast:

   • Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a little butter or cooking oil to coat the surface.
   • Place the soaked bread slices in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.

5. Serve:

   • Transfer the cooked French toast to serving plates.
   • Top each slice with fresh sliced strawberries.
   • Drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.

6. Enjoy:

   • Serve the strawberry French toast immediately while it's warm and the strawberries are juicy.

Tips:

• Bread: Use thick slices of bread like brioche, challah, or French bread for the best results. Sturdy bread holds up well to soaking in the egg mixture without becoming too soggy.
• Toppings: Feel free to customize your French toast with additional toppings such as whipped cream, sliced bananas, chopped nuts, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
• Variations: You can also add a layer of cream cheese or mascarpone cheese between the bread slices for extra creaminess and flavor.

With this recipe, you can enjoy a delicious and satisfying breakfast or brunch with strawberry French toast!