Description

Make French toast even better with this recipe. The cinnamon-raisin bread makes it special, but what makes it even more special is the preparation. First pan fry the French toast for a bit and then bake it in the oven. The extra step results in a crunchy

Ingredients

• 7 large eggs
• 2 1/2 c. half and half
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 T. vanilla extract
• 1 t. ground cinnamon
• 1/4 t. ground nutmeg
• 6 1/2-inch-thick slices cinnamon-raisin bread
• 4 T. unsalted butter, divided
• powdered sugar, if desired
• Maple syrup, if desired

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Whisk first 6 ingredients in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch glass baking dish. Add bread to egg mixture; soak 20 minutes, pressing down occasionally.
3. Melt 2 T. butter in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add bread to skillet. Cook until golden brown; turn once; add more butter as needed,cook about 3 minutes.