French Toast

We only make French Toast about every other month, as it's not the healthiest choice! But so extremely delicious! Ingredients

• 1 loaf of brioche or challah bread (I prefer the French loaf of Brioche at Whole Foods)

• 3 eggs

• 1/4 cup milk

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

• 2 to 4 tablespoons butter (use 2 tablespoons for 3 or 4 slices)

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• Maple syrup to taste (I like the Organic Amber Maple Syrup at Trader Joes)

Optional:

• Mascarpone cheese (l like the one from Trader Joes or Whole Foods)

• Hazelnuts (1/2 cup)

• Brown sugar (2 tablespoons)

• Powdered sugar (1 rounded tablespoon)

Garnish: (optional)

• Fresh blueberries, or fresh strawberries

• Powdered sugar

Steps: To prepare the whipped mascarpone: Whip one container of mascarpone with 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar (use an electric whip) To prepare the hazelnuts: In a food chopper, chop 1/2 cup of hazelnuts with the brown sugar Steps for the French Toast:

• First slice the brioche, 1 1/2 inch thick.

• In a small bowl, combine and whisk the eggs, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and granulated sugar and set aside briefly, and pour into a shallow container such as a pie plate.

• In a 10-inch or 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

• Dip the brioche in the egg mixture (one slice at a time)

• Fry slices until golden brown, then flip to cook the other side.

• Serve with syrup and optionally with the whipped mascarpone on the side and chopped hazelnuts sprinkled on top

For presentation, optionally, dust with powdered sugar and fresh berries.