#3: Magic French Toast 3 Ways

I think the magic of this french toast really comes from the light coating of cinnamon/sugar on top of the crisp bread. i've made several variations of this french toast both with whole pieces of bread, and chopped up french toast sticks. this time, it's essentially the same recipe, but with 3 different types of bread.

it all starts out with a mixture of egg beaters, milk, and vanilla. coat the bread, and then drop on a warm oiled pan. flip the bread over once one side is crispy and then try this...flattening the bread - take a piece of foil and a heavy pot, then set the pot on top of the foil on top of the bread. i've seen great results with this cooking method, so i definitely recommend trying it out. after the french toast is off the pan, coat with a cinnamon/sugar mixture.

1st way:
Bread: 2 slices of whole wheat
Topped with cinnamon/sugar coated blueberries, and stuffed with banana custard pudding



2nd way:
Bread: Peasant bread (i.e. ciabatta bread)
Topped with blueberry compote, stuffed with banana custard pudding


(camera photo credit: fred chang)

3rd way:
Bread: leftover rolls from Sunrise Bistro (Walnut Creek)
Topped with blueberry compote