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French toast with vanilla and cinnamon recipe

French toast with vanilla and cinnamon

For something a little different, try our delicious spin on a breakfast classic.

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  • Serves 2
  • 5 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook
  • 498 calories / serving

    Ingredients

    • 3 eggs
    • 1tbsp double cream
    • 1½tsp sugar
    • a pinch of salt
    • 1½tsp vanilla extract
    • ¼ tsp cinnamon
    • 2 knobs of unsalted butter
    • 4 thick slices of stale Brioche or Challah
    • To serve: handful fresh strawberries and a dusting of icing sugar

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    Each serving contains

    Energy
    2075kJ 498.0kcal
    25%
    Fat
    38g
    high54%
    Saturates
    12g
    high61%
    Salt
    0.8g
    medium14%
    Sugars
    28g
    high31%

    of the Reference intake

    Carbohydrate 27.3gProtein 15.3gFibre 0.9g

    Method

    1. Place eggs, cream, sugar, salt, vanilla and cinnamon in a shallow bowl and whisk to combine.
    2. Place a large frying pan on medium heat and melt 1 knob of butter.
    3. Coat 2 slices of bread in the eggy mixture and leave to soak for 30 seconds. In batches, cook for 1-2 mins on each side. Wipe the pan with some kitchen towel, melt the remaining butter and repeat.
    4. Serve with strawberries and icing sugar.

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