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Basic French Toast

Basic French Toast
Faster and easier than pancakes, this breakfast favorite can be jazzed up by adding extract, grated citrus peel, fruit juice or liqueur to the batter or by using a different style of bread - French, wholegrain, cinnamon raisin, etc.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4-6 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

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Ingredients

8 EGGS
1/3 cup milk
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg, OPTIONAL
8 day-old bread slices

Directions

Step 1 BEAT eggs, milk and nutmeg in shallow dish until blended. SOAK 1 bread slice at a time in egg mixture, turning once, letting stand about 1 minute per side.
Step 2 HEAT lightly greased large nonstick skillet over high heat until hot.
Step 3 PLACE as many bread slices in hot pan as will fit in single layer. Immediately reduce heat to medium. COOK until golden brown and no visible liquid egg remains, 2 to 3 minutes per side. REPEAT to cook remaining bread. SERVE immediately.

Insider Info

For variety, flavor the egg "batter" with an extract, freshly grated citrus peel, fruit juice, cider or liqueur.

Any bread you like will work - French, Italian, raisin, cinnamon-raisin, wholegrain or multi-grain. Bread that has become a little dry (day-old) is recommended.

If bread is very fresh, spread in single layer on a clean towel or baking sheets; let stand, uncovered, 1 to 2 hours, turning once, before using.

Oven method: Place soaked bread in single layer on well-greased baking sheet. Bake in preheated 500°F oven 6 minutes. Turn slices; spread with butter, if desired. Continue baking until golden brown and no visible liquid egg remains, 3 to 4 minutes longer. Serve or freeze for later use. (Toaster French Toast)

To freeze French toast, cool slices on wire rack. Place in single layer on baking sheet and freeze 1 to 2 hours. Wrap airtight in serving-size portions; freeze up to 1 month. To reheat, unwrap slices and heat in toaster, toaster oven or on an ungreased baking sheet in preheated 375°F oven for 8 to 10 minutes.

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Nutrition Information

Per Serving

Excellent Source: Protein, Vitamin D, Folate and Choline

Good Source: Vitamin A, Calcium and Iron

Calories: 286

Total Fat: 12g
    Saturated fat: 4g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 3g
    Monounsaturated fat: 4g

Cholesterol: 374mg
Sodium: 492mg
Carbohydrates: 27g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Protein: 17g
Vitamin A: 578.6IU
Vitamin D: 92IU
Folate: 103.5mcg
Calcium: 155.9mg
Iron: 3.6mg
Choline: 261.7mg

Vitamin C: 0mg
Vitamin E: 1.7IU
Trans Fat: 0.1g
Sugars: 4g
Potassium: 216.4mg
Magnesium: 25.7mg
Selenium: 39.9mcg
Phosphorus: 266.2mg
Vitamin B12: 1mcg
Vitamin K: 1.9mcg
Vitamin B6: 0.2mg
Copper: 0.2mg
Vitamin B1 - Thiamin: 0.3mg
Manganese: 0.3mg
Zinc: 1.8mg
Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin: 0.7mg
Vitamin B3 - Niacin: 2.3mg
Omega 3: 0.2g
Omega 6: 2.2g

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