Almond French Toast

Tasty almond French toast slices are topped with a delectable coating of toasted almonds. Just add fresh fruit, fruit preserves, or warm maple syrup!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 525 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
• 3 eggs
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• confectioners' sugar for dusting
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 cup slivered almonds
• 12 thick slices French bread
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon almond extract

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Toast almonds in a small saucepan over low heat, tossing frequently, until lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Step 2

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, then transfer to a shallow pan. Cover and refrigerate for approximately 1 hour.

Step 3

Heat canola oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Press one side of each soaked bread slice into toasted almonds to coat. Fry bread slices on both sides until golden brown. Dust with confectioner's sugar before serving,