Nawlins-Style Pain Perdu

* Exported from MasterCook II *

NAWLINS-STYLE PAIN PERDU

Recipe By :ESSENCE OF EMERIL SHOW #EE061
Serving Size : Preparation Time :
Categories :New Text Import

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2-inch -- piece vanilla bean

3 eggs

1/4 cup vanilla sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 cup milk

6 slices French bread -- (sliced on bias 1/2-inch thick)

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 tablespoon butter, plus extra for serving

1/4 cup cane syrup -- (preferably Steen's)




In a large shallow bowl whisk together eggs, sugar and spices until
well-blended. Whisk in milk. In a
sautJ pan, preferably nonstick, heat half of oil and butter over medium
heat. Dip bread slices in egg
mixture until thoroughly moistened. Carefully transfer half of bread slices
to pan and cook until
golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once. Transfer to warmed
plate. Repeat with
remaining bread slices. To serve, dot with butter and drizzle with cane
syrup.

Yield: 2 Servings

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