Almond French Toast

This French toast is perfect for Mother's Day! It is a nice twist to the traditional breakfast dish, and makes a nice addition to any brunch. I hope that you enjoy this recipe. Serve with fresh fruit, fruit preserves, or warm maple syrup.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 525 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 cup slivered almonds
• 12 thick slices French bread
• confectioners' sugar for dusting (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

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. Place slices in a shallow pan. Refrigerate slices approximately 1 hour.

Step 3

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,