Almond-Crusted French Toast with Berries

Name: Almond-Crusted French Toast with Berries
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 cup (8 fl oz/250 ml) half-and-half; ½ tsp pure vanilla extract; 8 thick slices challah or other egg bread, preferably day-old; Canola oil for cooking; 6 large eggs; Confectioners’ sugar or pure maple syrup for serving; 2 Tbsp granulated sugar; 1 cup (4 oz/125 g) raspberries; 1 cup (4 oz/125 g) sliced almonds; ¾ tsp almond extract (optional); Grated zest of 1 orange

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

Let's Do Brunch

By Brigit Binns

Published 2013

About

Here is French toast for grown-ups, with a coating of crisp nuts and the bright, racy pop of scarlet berries.

Ingredients

6 large eggs
1 cup (8 fl oz/250 ml)

Breakfast
Vegetarian

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Have ready 2 baking sheets.

In a large, shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, granulated sugar, orange zest, almond extract (if using), and vanilla. Add the bread slices and turn gently to coat evenly. Let stand until the bread