This is so delicious -- it is an amazing breakfast and could also be a dessert.
1 egg yolk
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Unsalted butter
4-6 slices bread, preferably challah
Cinnamon sugar or cinnamon
Place egg yolk, egg, vanilla, sugar, milk and cream in a square or rectangular dish with sides. Whisk well to combine.
Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add a knob of butter and allow to melt and gently bubble.
Dip each piece of bread in the batter to coat generously on each side. Place in pan. Sprinkle each slice of bread with cinnamon sugar or cinnamon. Flip each slice. Sprinkle the other side with cinnamon sugar or cinnamon.
This step is very important: allow bread to very slowly brown so that it caramelizes on medium heat. Do not increase the heat. When nicely browned, flip and brown the second side. Add more butter as needed so the french toast sizzles nicely.
Remove to a plate and serve with maple syrup.
Note: you can also serve with caramelized bananas. To make: slice 2-4 bananas into 1/4" rounds. Heat a non-stick skillet (can re-use the one from the french toast, just wipe out) over medium heat. Add butter and when it foams, add bananas. Cook, turning, for 1 minute. Then add 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar and continue to cook and turn until caramelized, 5-10 minutes.
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