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Double-Cinnamon French Toast

Source of Recipe


Bon Appétit, December 1993






List of Ingredients



• 1 cup pure maple syrup
  
• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
  
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  
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• 3 large eggs
  
• 1 cup whipping cream or half-and-half
  
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
  
• Four ¾- to 1-inch-thick cinnamon bread or egg bread slices
  






Instructions



1. Bring syrup, 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon cinnamon to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Boil 2 minutes.
   
   
2. Whisk eggs, cream, vanilla, 3 tablespoons maple syrup mixture and remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon in bowl. Place bread slices in large baking dish. Pour egg mixture over; turn to coat. Pierce bread in several places with fork. Let stand 5 minutes.
   
   
3. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bread and cook until brown, about 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon butter to skillet. Turn bread over and cook until brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to plates. Serve with remaining syrup.
   
   Serves 2 to 4