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Cardamom Lemon French Toast

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided
  • 8 thick slices brioche challah or white bread works well too
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup to serve

Instructions
 

  • In a pie plate or shallow dish whisk your eggs, add milk, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest,and cardamom. Whisk until well combined.
  • Prep a parchment lined baking sheet for cooked French toast.
  • Add 1 tablespoon butter to a skillet or non stick pan and place over medium heat.
  • Place brioche into pie plate one at a time. Turn to coat and let soak for about 30 seconds per side depending on how thick your slices are. Place in skillet or non stick pan with melted butter.
  • Transfer more pieces of brioche and fill pan with as many pieces of brioche as will fit without touching. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and then flip the bread and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes on the other side. Repeat with other pieces of brioche. It is important that the skillet is on medium heat to be able to cook through without burning.
  • When the French toast, is ready, do not pile on top of each other, place on a parchment. line baking sheet until ready to serve.
  • Serve with remaining butter and maple syrup. Other topping suggestions include fresh strawberries, whipped cream or powdered sugar.
Keyword breakfast, french toast, toast