Vanilla French Toast

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"This vanilla French toast is full of secrets: the hint of cardamom, the double-dip method, and the cast iron pan. Together they add up to a decadently delicious French toast that I proudly serve for special occasions, like birthdays, Mother’s Day, or Father’s Day."

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1. Preheat a 12" cast-iron skillet over medium heat.

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2. Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cardamom, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl

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3. Working with two slices at a time, pour about 1/4 of the custard mixture into a plate or shallow bowl. Place each piece of bread in the custard, let sit 2 seconds then flip to the other side and let sit two seconds. Flip two more times so that each side is coated twice.

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4. Add 1 - 2 tsp of butter to the heated pan and allow it to melt and coat the pan. Place the first two slices of dipped bread into the skillet and fry 2 - 3 minutes, then flip. Cook the remaining side an additional 2 - 3 minutes. The surface will crisp up and turn a medium golden brown. If it's cooking too fast, lower the heat. Adjust the cook time as needed.

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5. Repeat from step three with the next two slices until all eight slices have been double dipped and fried.

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6. Serve with fresh fruit, nuts, powdered sugar, maple syrup, or whipped cream.

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Vanilla French Toast

RENEE NICOLE'S KITCHEN

"This vanilla French toast is full of secrets: the hint of cardamom, the double-dip method, and the cast iron pan. Together they add up to a decadently delicious French toast that I proudly serve for special occasions, like birthdays, Mother’s Day, or Father’s Day."

RENEE NICOLE'S KITCHEN

1. Preheat a 12" cast-iron skillet over medium heat.

PREP THE PAN

2. Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cardamom, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl

WHISK

3. Working with two slices at a time, pour about 1/4 of the custard mixture into a plate or shallow bowl. Place each piece of bread in the custard, let sit 2 seconds then flip to the other side and let sit two seconds. Flip two more times so that each side is coated twice.

PREP THE BREAD

COOK TILL GOLDEN

5. Repeat from step three with the next two slices until all eight slices have been double dipped and fried.

REPEAT

6. Serve with fresh fruit, nuts, powdered sugar, maple syrup, or whipped cream.

GARNISH & SERVE

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