Breakfast
Baked French Toast with Home Style Syrup
Traditional baked version paired with a homemade syrup. Simple, satisfying, and nostalgic with rich, comforting flavors.
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon salt
- 12 slices day-old french bread 1 1/4 cups crushed cornflakes
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine syrup:
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2/3 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Directions:
- In a shallow dish or pie plate, combine eggs, milk, vanilla and salt. Add bread and soak for 5 minutes, turning once to coat. Coat each slice with cornflake crumbs and place on a well greased baking sheet. Dot each slice with butter. Bake at 450 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. For syrup, combine sugar, corn syrup, water and cinnamon in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Boil, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in evaporated milk and flavorings. Serve over warm French toast.