WENTELTEEFJES (FRENCH TOAST THE DUTCH WAY)

Wentelteefjes (French Toast the Dutch Way) image

Provided by Daydream

Time 45m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 slices day-old white bread
1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
salt, to season
2 tablespoons icing sugar
1/4-1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 ounces butter (more if needed)
extra icing sugar, to serve (confectioner's sugar)
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

In a bowl, whisk the milk with the lightly beaten eggs, a pinch of salt, the icing sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
Remove the crusts from the bread, and lay the slices in a shallow dish.
Pour the milk mixture over the bread and let stand for 30 minutes.
Melt the butter in a skillet and fry the bread slices on both sides until golden, being careful they don't break.
Serve immediately, sprinkled with extra icing sugar and cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 708.6, Fat 32.3, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 282.8, Sodium 963.8, Carbohydrate 84.5, Fiber 3, Sugar 28.4, Protein 20.2