almond french toast

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup slivered almonds
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 12 thick slices french bread
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 3 tablespoons butter
• confectioners' sugar for dusting

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• 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.
• 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.
• 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,