A special French toast favorite from way down upon the Mississippi river.
INGREDIENTS:
2 eggs, separated
1 cup evaporated milk
4 Tablespoons Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Sweetie Magic(tm)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
6 slices white sandwich or raisin cinnamon bread
DIRECTIONS:
In a medium mixing bowl, add egg yolks, evaporated milk, vanilla and Sweetie Magic. Whisk until blended thoroughly. In a smaller bowl, whip egg whites until thick and frothy. Fold into egg/milk mixture. Dredge each slice of bread into batter.
In medium skillet melt butter and cook each slice of bread until golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired or serve with preserves or warm syrup.
Attributed to: Chef Paul Prudhomme. (c)2001. Reprinted with permission.