French Toast is a great way to start the day and was the typical breakfast to prepare you for a full day of ice hockey among French Canadians. By Derek Stump, Assistant Manager at Divertimenti.
Ingredients
1 loaf (600g) bread, cut into ½-inch (1 cm) thick
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons (10ml) vanilla extract
½ teaspoon (2g) cinnamon
¼ teaspoon (1g) salt
2 teaspoons (10ml) vegetable oil
½ cup (125 ml) maple syrup (Canadian Province of Quebec)
Icing sugar for dusting
1 punnet fresh Blueberries
Serves 8
Method
1. In shallow bowl combine the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Dip slices of bread in to the egg mixture, turning to coat. Transfer to a plate.
2. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook slices, about 2 minutes turning once. Transfer to a clean plate. Using a knife cut the slices in half from corner to corner forming 2 triangles. Dip (pour on) in maple syrup, and place on a platter.
3. Garnish with blueberry and sprinkle with icing sugar or add crème fraiche.
