Crunchy Vanilla Almond French Toast Recipes

VANILLA-ALMOND SPICED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Mix whole milk and brown sugar in a large bowl.
• Beat eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice together in a separate bowl until the eggs are well beaten; add to the milk mixture and stir to dissolve the brown sugar.
• Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.
• Set one slice of Texas toast into the milk mixture; let soak until moistened, about 10 seconds per side.
• Cook the dipped toast in the preheated skillet until bottom is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes; flip toast and continue to cook until the other side is browned, 3 to 5 minutes more. Repeat dipping and cooking with remaining bread slices.

CRUNCHY VANILLA-ALMOND FRENCH TOAST WITH FANCY FRUIT TOPPING, SWEET-N-SMOKY BACON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Arrange bacon on slotted broiler pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar and place in oven to bake until crisp, 20 to 22 minutes.
• Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• In a shallow dish, beat together with a wire whisk: eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon. In a second shallow dish combine flakes and nuts. Add 2 tablespoons butter to warm skillet. Place a cookie sheet lined with foil (for easy clean-up) near the stove. Coat 4 to 6 slices of bread in egg, depending on the size of your skillet, then coat bread in cornflakes and nuts. Cook slices 2 minutes on each side and transfer toast to cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining slices and transfer toast to oven. Bake 10 minutes, with already cooking bacon.
• While bacon and toast are in oven, combine fruit, sugar and liqueur in a serving bowl and reserve.
• Remove toast and bacon from oven. Warm syrup in a small pitcher in microwave 15 seconds on high. Serve toast and bacon on plates with optional garnish of mint and edible flowers.
• Pass syrup and topping at the table.

CRUNCHY VANILLA-ALMOND FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Pre heat oven to 350.
• In a shallow dish, beat together with a wire whisk: eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon.
• In a second shallow dish combine flakes and nuts.
• Add 2 tablespoons butter to warm skillet.
• Place a cookie sheet lined with foil (for easy clean-up) near the stove.
• Coat 4 to 6 slices of bread in egg, depending on the size of your skillet, then coat bread in cornflakes and nuts.
• Cook slices 2 minutes on each side and transfer toast to cookie sheet.
• Repeat with remaining slices and transfer toast to oven.
• Bake 10 minutes.

CRUNCHY FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In a wide bowl, whisk together the almond milk, sugar, cinnamon, salt and eggs. Put the crushed cornflakes in another shallow dish. Dunk the sliced bread in the egg mixture and soak about 45 seconds, turning once. Let the excess egg mixture drip off, then press the bread into the cornflakes. Turn and press on the second side, then set aside on a plate.
• Set a large nonstick or cast-iron pan over medium heat. Set a rack over a baking sheet and preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Melt 1 tablespoon butter and add 2 pieces of the crusted bread. Cook gently until golden brown, then cook and brown on the second side, about 3 minutes per side. (Reduce the heat if the bread begins to to brown too quickly.) Remove the bread, set on the prepared baking sheet and transfer to the oven to keep warm. Add fresh butter to the pan and repeat with the remaining bread. Transfer to the oven for 2 minutes, then serve with maple syrup.

VANILLA FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Melt butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Dip bread slices in egg mixture and brown each side in skillet. Serve with maple syrup.
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DOUBLE DIPPED ALMOND FRENCH TOAST W/ FRESH STRAWBERRIES AND BANANAS

Steps:

• Mix the first 6 ingredients together in a large shallow bowl. Slice the strawberries and set them aside. Heat up the skillet and put a nice amount of butter on it so it is nicely coated. Dip the bread in the milk batter and then dip it into the nuts and then dip the bread in the battter again and then put it right into the hot skillet and cook for a couple of minutes or until it's golden brown then flip and repeat for all pieces, try to keep warm. Place french toast on a plate and place sliced strawberries, bananas or other seasonal fruit on top. sprinkle with powdered sugar and/or chocolate chips. Serve with maple syrup;

ALMOND FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Place almonds in a small saucepan over low heat. Tossing frequently, toast until lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, flour, salt, baking powder, almond extract and vanilla extract. Soak bread slices in the mixture until saturated. Place slices in a shallow pan. Refrigerate slices approximately 1 hour.
• Heat canola oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. One at a time, press one side of soaked bread slices in the almonds to coat. Fry bread slices on both sides until golden brown. Dust with confectioner's sugar before serving,

ALMOND-CRUSTED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Make the frangipane: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix together almond paste, butter, eggs, flour, and lemon zest until smooth. (Frangipane can be made 3 days ahead and stored in an airtight container, refrigerated, until ready to use. Let soften at room temperature before using.)
• Make the apples: Heat butter in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add apples and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove apples from skillet and wipe skillet clean. Return apples to skillet and add maple syrup; cook until apples are soft. Keep warm until ready to serve.
• Preheat broiler.
• Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. In a large, shallow dish, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, almond extract, and cinnamon. Working in batches, dip brioche in egg mixture to coat. Transfer to skillet and cook, turning, until golden brown on each side, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat process with remaining bread and egg mixture. Let French toast cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
• Lightly spread frangipane evenly over one side of each piece of French toast; transfer to broiler and broil until golden, about 30 seconds. Divide French toast evenly among four serving plates and top with apples and toasted almonds; serve immediately with additional maple syrup.

ALMOND FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 275°F.
• Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a large shallow dish until combined well. Spread almonds on a large plate. Soak 4 slices of bread in egg mixture, turning over once, until saturated. Working with 1 slice at a time, remove bread, letting excess egg mixture drip off, then dredge in almonds to coat both sides, gently pressing to help adhere. Transfer to a plate or wax paper. Repeat procedure with remaining 4 slices.
• Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook 4 bread slices, turning over once, until almonds and bread are golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Add remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter and cook remaining 4 slices in same manner. Transfer French toast to a baking sheet as cooked and keep warm in oven.

CRUNCHY CRUST FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl until well beaten. Add the milk, sugar, and cinnamon; mix well.
• Combine the coconut and cornflakes in a shallow pan. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbly. Dip 4 bread slices into the egg mixture, then coat with the coconut mixture. Place the bread slices in the pan and cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Keep warm in the oven on an ovenproof platter. Repeat with the remaining bread. Serve with warm maple syrup.

CRUNCHY OVEN FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Grease a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
• In shallow bowl, combine eggs, half and half, sugar, vanilla and salt; mix well.
• Place crushed cereal in shallow bowl.
• Dip bread slices, one at a time, into egg mixture, making sure all egg mixture is absorbed.
• Dip each bread slice into crumbs.
• Place in a single layer in greased pan; cover.
• Freeze 1 to 2 hours or until firm.
• When ready to bake, preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.
• Serve with strawberry syrup and strawberries.
• Garnish with whipped topping, if desired.
• Yield: 8 slices.

CRUNCHY FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla and salt until blended. In another shallow bowl, toss cornflakes with oats and almonds., Heat a griddle coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture, then in cereal mixture, patting to help coating adhere. Place on griddle; toast 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with syrup.

CRUNCHY MAPLE NUT FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Whisk together the eggs, milk, half-and-half, extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a shallow baking dishm I use a pie pan and set aside.
• Combine the cornflakes and nuts in another shallow dish, I use a paper plate.
• Melt 1/3 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over low heat.
• Dip 2 slices of bread in the egg mixture and lightly coat each side.
• Transfer the slices to the cornflake mixture, turn to coat, and place in the prepared skillet.
• Cook for 3 minutes on each side, transfer to a baking sheet, and set aside.
• Repeat with the remaining butter and bread slices.
• Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Serve immediately or keep warm in 200 degree oven.

CRUNCHY FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°; butter a baking sheet.
• In a shallow pie plate or shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, and salt together.
• Dunk the bread slices into the egg mixture and soak them for a few minutes on each side, turning as needed to coat evenly but not fully saturated.
• Place the cornflakes on a plate; press each slice of bread lightly into the cornflakes, coating both sides.
• Warm 2 tablespoons butter on a griddle or in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
• Briefly cook the French toast in batches until golden brown and lightly crisp, turning once.
• If you wish, sprinkle each slice with sugar; place the first slices on the baking sheet and keep them warm in the oven.
• Continue cooking the remaining slices, adding more butter as needed.
• When all French toast is ready, serve with maple syrup.