This morning my daughter decided that it had been too long since we had french toast for breakfast. Since my hubby had just bought a fresh loaf of bread yesterday not realizing that we still had not made a dent in consuming the loaf he bought last week, my daughter's idea was very well timed. Additionally it would allow me the opportunity to test out using my phone for shooting video for my upcoming Ustream cooking show.
She has developed some cooking skills but still considers herself as someone who needs a lot of assistance and she is not confident in her abilities in the kitchen. She has however learned how to make some of her favorite items quite well. Today's french toast demonstrated that.
She has developed some cooking skills but still considers herself as someone who needs a lot of assistance and she is not confident in her abilities in the kitchen. She has however learned how to make some of her favorite items quite well. Today's french toast demonstrated that.
| She began by pouring some egg beaters and milk into a shallow dish. She then added cinnamon and vanilla just like I would if I were making it myself. Then, to my surprise, she added orange juice instead of the sugar or vanilla sugar free syrup I would normally use. |  |
After inhaling the aroma deeply several times and adjusting the flavor balance of the vanilla, cinnamon, and orange based on their vibrant scents; she deemed it ready to begin dipping the bread. She carefully dipped the bread into the egg mixture and flipped it over. Then she tenderly laid it on the hot griddle and browned it on both sides before transferring it to the serving plate.
These were delicious with a drizzle of pure maple syrup and a small swirl of whipped cream. It was perfectly complemented with mixture of pineapple, cantaloupe, strawberries, and raspberries.
One of the things I love about french toast is the fact that it lends itself so easily to many delightful flavors and can easily move between the breakfast/brunch dish to a dessert.
If you haven't experimented with flavors beyond the traditional egg/milk/sugar mixture then you may want to try some of our favorite combinations. Here are a few ideas to get you started but it is by no means a complete list. Don't be afraid to experiment and try something new.
Replace some or all of the milk with ...
These were delicious with a drizzle of pure maple syrup and a small swirl of whipped cream. It was perfectly complemented with mixture of pineapple, cantaloupe, strawberries, and raspberries.
One of the things I love about french toast is the fact that it lends itself so easily to many delightful flavors and can easily move between the breakfast/brunch dish to a dessert.
If you haven't experimented with flavors beyond the traditional egg/milk/sugar mixture then you may want to try some of our favorite combinations. Here are a few ideas to get you started but it is by no means a complete list. Don't be afraid to experiment and try something new.
Replace some or all of the milk with ...
chocolate, coconut, cashew or almond milk
your favorite fruit juice
your favorite fruit juice
Add additional flavorings into the egg mixture such as...
apple sauce and cinnamon
pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger
mashed bananas
peanut butter
nutella
cocoa
cranberry sauce
your favorite jelly or jam
brown sugar and cinnamon
maple syrup
espresso powder or instant coffee
peppermint or other extracts/flavorings
flavored syrups
protein powders
jello/pudding mix
your favorite liqueur
citrus zest
pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger
mashed bananas
peanut butter
nutella
cocoa
cranberry sauce
your favorite jelly or jam
brown sugar and cinnamon
maple syrup
espresso powder or instant coffee
peppermint or other extracts/flavorings
flavored syrups
protein powders
jello/pudding mix
your favorite liqueur
citrus zest
Be bold and try something new. But be prepared - you just may create a new family favorite that will have your family singing your praises and inviting their friends over for breakfast. Don't forget you can even swap out the bread with cinnamon swirl bread and drizzle with cinnamon roll icing.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
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