French Toast

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 slices of bread (white, whole wheat, or french bread)
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• Maple syrup and/or powdered sugar (optional)

Directions

1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. Set aside.
2. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt the butter.
3. Dip the slices of bread into the egg mixture, making sure to coat both sides. Place the bread slices in the skillet or griddle.
4. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip the slices of bread and cook the other side for an additional 3-4 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and serve with maple syrup and/or powdered sugar, if desired.

Interesting Facts

• French Toast is also known as “Eggy Bread” or “Gypsy Toast.”
• The earliest known recipe for French Toast is found in the Apicius, a collection of Roman recipes from the 4th century.
• The French name for French Toast is “pain perdu”, which translates to “lost bread”.