Crunchy French Toast

This recipe has been a guest favorite since before we took ownership of the inn eleven years ago.  How do we get that little crunch in our French toast to give it that extra goodness?  

 

Follow this surprisingly simple recipe to try it for yourself!

 

Crunchy French Toast (Yield 4 Servings)

 

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Ingredients

½ Cup                         Evaporated Milk

1 Large                        Egg

1 ½ Tbsp.                    Water

1 Tbsp.                        Sugar

1 ½ tsp.                       Vanilla Extract

½ tsp.                          Cinnamon

1 Cup                          Crushed Rice Krispies (or any crunchy cereal)

8 Slices                        Portuguese Sweet Bread

½ Pint                          Fresh Strawberries

 Method  

1. In a medium bowl, combine the evaporated milk, eggs, water, sugar, vanilla extract and cinnamon.
2. Dip the bread into the mixture, then coat each slice with the crushed cereal.
3. Heat the griddle, glaze with butter and cook each piece until golden and crisp.

***Garnish with strawberries and dust of powdered sugar***