beignet french toast

Desciption

this is a french toast recipe that my family has been enjoying for quite some time. it's a fun recipe to be enjoyed especially on a weekend morn. it's considered a special treat when i make these because they are delicious!

Steps

Preheat oven to 200 degrees fahrenheit
Quarter the bread slices diagonally and trim the crusts
Leave the bread to dry overnight
Or spread the slices on a baking sheet and place them in the preheated oven to dry for 5 10 minutes
Do not turn the oven off
Combine the flour
Baking powder
Sugar
And salt in a large bowl
Whisk in the beaten egg
Milk
Melted butter
And vanilla
Heat 2 3 of canola oil in a large saucepan or deep fryer until hot but not smoking
Dip the bread slices in the batter
Coating them completely
Fry them in the hot oil in small batches for about 30 seconds on each side
Until golden
Drain the bread on paper towels and keep the first batches hot by placing them in the oven while you fry the remainder
When you have finished frying all the toast
Serve immediately
Serve with maple syrup
Honey
Or sugar and cinnamon to top the toast

Step 12

Total Time in Minute 35

Ingredients Count 10

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Ingredients

Bread

Flour

Baking powder

Sugar

Salt

Egg

Milk

Butter

Vanilla

Canola oil

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