Annabelle's French Toast

by **amybyrd21** Mon Jul 25, 2011 11:41 am

Annabelle's French Toast

Recipe By :Chef David Cornwall, Annabelle's Restaurant, Pittsfield, VT
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breakfast

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 eggs
1/2 pint half-and-half
Cinnamon -- to taste
nutmeg -- to taste
ginger -- to taste
salt -- to taste
2 tablespoons Triple Sec -- or to taste
(or other orange-flavored liqueur)
8 slices French bread
Sweet butter
Maple syrup
Whipped cream
Fresh strawberries
Slivered almonds

Beat together eggs and half-and-half. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt. Add a splash (two tablespoons or to taste) Triple Sec. Thoroughly soak bread in mixture.

Pan-fry in butter until golden. Serve hot, topped with maple syrup (preferably pure maple syrup) and whipped cream. Garnish with strawberries and slivered almonds.