Waking up to a delicious meal means waking up to a the start of a great day. For all of you almond lovers, this is a French toast breakfast you'll go nuts over. Start your morning off on the right note.
Classic Almond French Toast
Classic Almond French Toast
Ingredients
For 6 people
1 cup(s) slivered almonds
3eggs
1 cup(s) milk
1/5 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/2 teaspoon(s) almond extract
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
12thick slices French bread
3 tablespoon(s) canola oil
3 tablespoon(s) butter
1/5 cup(s) confectioners sugar for dusting
Directions
Place almonds in a small saucepan over low heat; tossing frequently, toast until lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, flour, salt, baking powder, almond extract and vanilla extract. Soak bread slices in the mixture until saturated. Place slices in a shallow pan. Refrigerate slices approximately 1 hour.
Heat canola oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. One at a time, press one side of soaked bread slices in the almonds to coat. Fry bread slices on both sides until golden brown. Dust with confectioner's sugar before serving,