FRENCH TOAST FOR FIRM EUROPEAN-STYLE BREAD

FRENCH TOAST FOR FIRM EUROPEAN-STYLE BREAD image

Yield 4-8 slices

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large egg
1 cup milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
4-8 slices firm, day-old European-style bread, such as French or Italian, 3/4 inch thick
Unsalted butter to grease skillet (about 1 Tbsp per batch)

Steps:

1. Heat 10- to 12-inch skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium heat for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, beat egg lightly in shallow pan or pie plate; whisk in milk and vanilla, and then sugar, flour, and salt, continuing to whisk until smooth. Soak bread without oversaturating, about 20 seconds per side. Pick up bread and allow excess batter to drip off; repeat with remaining slices. 2. Swirl 1 Tbsp butter in hot skillet. Transfer prepared bread to skillet; cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes on first side and 1 minute and 15 seconds on the second. Serve immediately. Continue, adding 1 Tbsp butter to skillet for each new batch.