Chuck's Molasses French Toast

Ingredients

• 4 slices of Texas Toast or other thick-cut bread
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup of molasses
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1/4 cup of maple syrup

Directions

1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, molasses, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, coating both sides.
4. Place the bread in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
5. Serve the French toast hot with maple syrup.

Interesting Facts

• Molasses is a thick, syrupy sweetener made from boiling down sugar cane or sugar beets.
• Cayenne pepper is a hot chili pepper that adds a spicy kick to dishes.
• Tex-Mex cuisine is known for combining Mexican flavors with American favorites like French toast.