Texas-Style Cinnamon French Toast Recipe

The recipe yields two Texas-size portions or four servings for smaller appetites.

Serves 2 to 4.

INGREDIENTS

3 eggs

6 tablespoons half and half

1 tablespoon sugar

3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 3/4-inch-thick slices soft-crusted french bread or egg bread

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter

1/4 cup powdered sugar

warm maple syrup (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Beat eggs, half and half, sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon and vanilla extract in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish to blend. Add bread and turn to coat. Cover and chill until bread absorbs egg mixture, at least 30 minutes and

up to 1 day.

Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add bread and cook until golden and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to plates. Combine powdered sugar with remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon and sift over toast. Serve with maple syrup, if desired.

Tags: Cinnamon, French, Style, Texas, Toast