we feast at dawn

So, it has come to my attention that some people don’t like breakfast… I’m sorry, but WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM? It can be just as creative and multi-faceted as any other meal (sweet, savory, salty, creamy, crispy, etc) and can set the tone for the rest of your entire day. Or, if you are like me, can help end your day on a good note (I’m talking omelets and Nutella waffles for dinner, people). Anyways, in an attempt to convert all of you breakfast haters, here’s a fool proof recipe for classic French toast.

First, get out your bread. It should be somewhat stale, but at its prime, it was a fluffy loaf of glory with a nice crunchy crust. (French bread works great. If you were feeling really fancy, you could get some sort of bread with cinnamon raisin or marbled chocolate. Oooh– like chocolate babka from Bread’s Bakery.) Cut into thick slices. Then, whisk together two eggs, a cup of milk, a dash of salt, a dash of vanilla and some cinnamon in a wide bowl. Dip bread slices into the milky egg mixture until soaked through on both sides.

Heat up a pan and brush generously with melted butter. Cook bread on both sides until golden. Slather with more butter and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve with fresh berries, maple syrup, Nutella, or whatever your heart desires.

breaking my fast the best way via Wikimedia