Cinnamon Swirl French Toast

CINNAMON SWIRL FRENCH TOAST

5/4/2014

Just when you think French Toast can’t get any better – wait until you try it with Cinnamon Swirl Bread! When you start with a loaf of fresh cinnamon swirl bread, you know it’s going to be amazing - and believe it or not, it tastes even better than it looks! The ribbon of cinnamon swirl melts into liquid cinnamon and tastes like a tender homemade fresh cinnamon roll – HEAVENLY with butter and warm maple syrup!

Cinnamon Swirl French Toast is a family breakfast favorite! One of my favorite things to make with homemade Cinnamon Swirl Bread, or with coveted loaves of Cinnamon Cobblestone Bread that we pick up from local bakers in Amish country.

With its ribbon of cinnamon looping through the bread, when dipped in creamy egg custard and cooked on a hot griddle, the cinnamon swirl melts into liquid cinnamon and tastes like a tender homemade fresh cinnamon roll. It is heavenly with just a light touch of warm maple syrup or dusting of powdered sugar.

COOKING SCHOOL TIP: Make sure that you lightly dip both sides of the bread into the egg mixture if you are using fresh bread. If you are using a harder crust or day old bread, let the bread soak the egg mixture into it on both sides before cooking.

CINNAMON SWIRL FRENCH TOAST

Cinnamon Swirl French Toast

INGREDIENTS:
1 loaf homemade or bakery Cinnamon Swirl Bread (8 slices)
4 large eggs (room temperature)
1 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Butter (for griddle & serving)
Warm maple syrup
Fresh berries (optional)
Confectioners’ sugar (optional)

HOW WE MAKE THIS:

Slice Cinnamon Swirl Bread into 1 to 1-1/2 inch slices; set aside.
Prepare Egg Custard: In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, half-and-half, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon together until combined. The mixture will be thick and creamy. Pour into a shallow dish or pie plate.
Over medium-low heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a non-stick skillet or preheat a non-stick electric griddle to 350 degrees - butter griddle just before adding each batch of French toast.
Working with one slice of bread at a time, dip bread in egg mixture, flip and dip other side. (If using cinnamon swirl bread or brioche bread dip quickly – heartier French bread may need to soak a little bit longer.)
Place as many slices of bread into the pan or on griddle as fit and cook until golden brown on each side, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Cook time will vary so just keep an eye on them – and note that they do cook quicker on the stove.
Melt more butter in skillet pan for the next batch, if needed.
Serve warm from the griddle with butter, warm maple syrup, confectioners' sugar, and/or fresh fruit.

YIELD: 4 servings

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