No Excuses French Toast

French toast is a family favorite, I think we made it every Mother's Day for as long as I can remember (take note, Tom!) It pleases every palate and is worthy of the extra carbs/calories/sugar intake (enter whatever diet excuse here). The mere thought of this recipe makes my mouth water, and once you try it you will understand why. It truly is pure decadence!

Serves 4 people, or 3 gluttons!


1 cup milk (the more fat the better)

1 pinch salt

4 eggs

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 tablespoon white sugar

Zest of 1/2 orange

1 loaf Hawaiian sweet bread (under no circumstances can you substitute another bread)

Raspberry Topping

1 (6 ounce) jar raspberry preserves

1/4 cup orange juice

Zest of 1/2 orange


Whisk together , milk, salt, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, vanilla and orange zest until smooth.

Cut the loaf of hawaiian sweet bread in half and then take each have to cut 1/2 inch slices.

Heat lightly greased griddle over medium heat

Dip, dunk and soak bread slices in mixture until no dry spots can be seen. Cook bread on each side until golden brown.

Raspberry Topping:

 

In a small saucepan over medium low heat mix raspberry preserves and orange juice and orange zest. Stir occasionally while the french toast is cooking. Add raspberries just before serving french toast.

No syrup needed here! Serve you french toast with the raspberry topping and powdered sugar, I promise you there will be no leftovers!