Ingredients

  • 8 slices 1/2” thick Panera Bread® Cinnamon Raisin Bread

  • 4 T. melted butter

  • 3/4 c. milk

  • 1/2 c. heavy cream

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 T. honey

  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

1.  For the French Toast custard, combine using a hand whisk the milk, heavy cream, eggs, honey, vanilla extract and the salt. This custard can be made well in advance. Give a brisk stir before making the toast.

2.  Transfer the custard to a casserole or open shallow dish for dipping.

3.  Dip one slice into the custard and turn over after about 15 seconds. Transfer the slice to a plate while dipping another slice into the custard.

4.  Place a large skillet on a medium fire. Allow the pan to heat thoroughly before pouring 1 Tablespoon of the melted butter into the pan.

5.  Place both slices carefully into the skillet and cook on each side until golden brown or about 2 minutes.

6.  Repeat steps 3-5 until all the French toast is cooked.

7.  An optional step is to place each finished French toast onto a baking sheet in a preheated oven until all are ready to serve.

Serve warm with real maple syrup.


TIP: Serve warm with real maple syrup.