Caramelized banana breakfast treat (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ French Toast
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup whole milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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Pinch salt
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon allspice
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Challah bread, cut into 6 1/2-inch slices
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Unsalted butter, for frying
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Vegetable oil, for frying
→ Bananas Foster Topping
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4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter
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1/4 cup (50 grams) light brown sugar
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2 firm bananas, sliced
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Pinch cinnamon
# Instructions:
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Start by heating your oven to 250°F. This will keep your French toast warm while you finish cooking all the slices.
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In a large shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and allspice until well combined. This custard mixture will give your French toast its rich flavor.
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Place as many slices of challah as will fit in the egg mixture and let them soak for 5 minutes, making sure to flip them halfway through so both sides absorb the custard evenly.
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Heat 1 tablespoon each of butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the soaked bread and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown with crispy edges. Add more butter and oil as needed for remaining slices.
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As you finish cooking each batch, transfer the French toast to a baking tray and keep it warm in the preheated oven while you cook the remaining slices.
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In a small skillet, melt the butter for the topping. Add the brown sugar and stir until it dissolves into a bubbling caramel sauce.
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Gently add the banana slices to the caramel, stirring carefully to coat them in the sauce without breaking them. Sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor.
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When the bananas are just warmed through, remove your French toast from the oven and arrange on plates. Pour the hot bananas foster mixture over the top and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Challah bread works best for this recipe because of its slightly sweet flavor and sturdy texture, but brioche or thick-cut white bread can be substituted.
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For extra indulgence, add a splash of rum to the banana topping (just be careful if cooking over an open flame!).
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A scoop of vanilla ice cream on top turns this breakfast into an amazing dessert.