Ah, holidays, ya know, we all love a good excuse to eat somethin’ special, right? And let me tell ya, there ain’t nothin’ quite like a warm plate of holiday French toast to make the mornin’ feel festive! Now, I’m not talkin’ ‘bout just any French toast, I mean that soft, golden toast that’s a little crispy on the edges and filled with all them spices that just shout holiday cheer.
What You’ll Need
- Some stale bread – French bread works real good, but anything you got lyin’ around will do.
- Eggs, ‘bout 4 of ‘em, since they help make it all nice and fluffy.
- Milk, ’bout a cup – this is what makes it soak all cozy-like.
- Brown sugar, let’s say 1 cup. Adds that deep sweetness.
- Butter, maybe half a cup melted – keeps things tasty and stops it from stickin’.
- Ground cinnamon, a couple teaspoons, for that warm, spicy smell.
- Nutmeg, a pinch – just enough to give it a holiday kick.
- If ya got some, a couple apples, peeled and sliced thin.
Gettin’ Started
Alright, here’s the thing. Start by preppin’ that bread. If it’s a day or two old, perfect! Now, if you’re preppin’ this the night before (and trust me, that’s a good idea if you wanna sleep in a bit), just layer that bread in a big ol’ pan – make sure it fits nice and snug.
Now, in a big bowl, beat those eggs real good, like ya mean it. Add in the milk, brown sugar, melted butter, and spices. Pour this mix all over the bread, makin’ sure each piece gets soaked up good. You want it to sit nice and tight in that pan, so if there’s gaps, just press it down a bit.
Addin’ the Apples
If ya like apples, this is the time to slice ‘em up real thin and lay ‘em all pretty-like on top of the bread. Gives it that extra fruity sweetness and makes the house smell amazin’ while it cooks!
Bakin’ Time
Cover that pan up and pop it in the fridge overnight. If you can’t wait, give it at least 30 minutes to soak. When you’re ready, preheat the oven to about 350°F. Bake it for 45 minutes, maybe an hour, until the top is nice and golden and ya can smell them spices fillin’ the whole place.
Serve it Up!
Once it’s out the oven, let it sit a few minutes. Then scoop it up and serve it with some syrup or powdered sugar if you got it. Oh, and if ya made some syrup with buttermilk or honey, drizzle that on top – makes it extra special.
This holiday French toast is perfect for gatherin’ ‘round, whether it’s with family, friends, or just ya and a warm cup of coffee. Make a batch, take a bite, and enjoy the little slice of holiday joy it brings to the table. Ain’t nothin’ like it, I’m tellin’ ya.
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