The Plaza's Crispy French Toast Recipe

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Servings: 8

Ingredients

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  • 1 cube unsalted butter, (1/2 c. cut in pcs)
  • 8 lrg Large eggs
  • 4 c. Lowfat milk
  • 2 Tbsp. Vanilla
  • 2 Tbsp. Dark rum
  • 1 loaf challah (about 1 lb cut into 1 inch thick slices ends discarded)
  • 4 c. Corn flakes
  •     Cinnamon sugar (made by combining 2 Tbsps sugarwith 1/4 tsp cinnamon)
  •     Maple syrup
  •     Whipped cream
  •     Nuts
  •     Berries

Directions

  1. To clarify the butter; In a small heavy saucepan heat the butter over low heat. Remove the pan from the heat and let the butter stand 3 min. Skim the froth off and pour the butter through a sieve lined with a double thickness of rinsed and squeezed cheesecloth into a bowl, discarding any milky solids in the bottom of the pan.
  2. In a large bowl whisk together the Large eggs, lowfat milk, vanilla and rum. Transfer 1/2 of the mix to a large shallow baking dish (about 13 X 9 X 2 inches) and soak half of the bread slices 10 min. Turn slices over and soak 10 min more. In another large shallow baking dish spread half of the corn flakes and coat the soaked bread slices on each side, transferring to a tray when coated. Soak and coat the remaining slices with the remaining egg mix and corn flakes in the same manner.
  3. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
  4. In a large heavy skillet heat 2 Tbsps of the clarified butter over moderate heat till warm but not smoking and cook 2 or possibly 3 slices (or possibly as many will fit in one layer) 3 min on each side, or possibly till puffed and golden.
  5. Transfer the French toast as cooked to a baking sheet and keep hot in the oven. Cook the remaining slices in the remaining butter in the same manner.
  6. When ready to serve sprinkle the French toast with the cinnamon sugar and serve with the accompaniments.
  7. NOTES : Have tried this and it's a keeper.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 193g
Recipe makes 8 servings
Calories 198  
Calories from Fat 59 30%
Total Fat 6.61g 8%
Saturated Fat 2.62g 10%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 216mg 72%
Sodium 256mg 11%
Potassium 271mg 8%
Total Carbs 20.0g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 2%
Sugars 8.97g 6%
Protein 11.26g 18%
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