Step up your breakfast with this Secret Recipe for French toast from 1892 East New American Restaurant & Tavern. Located in Huntsville, Alabama, 1892 East is known for a high quality menu featuring the best local, organic and vegetarian foods.
This crispy French is pretty impressive. The secret to this recipe is a combination of cornflakes and buttery palmiers, which add a great crunch and rich flavor.
At 1892 East they top this French toast with a yummy apple topping and you can get the recipe here.
Enjoy!
1892 East’s Crispy French Toast
Ingredients:
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup half and half
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups cornflakes
- 1 cup crumbled palmiers (you can substitute 1 extra cup cornflakes)
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
- Oil for deep-frying
- 4 slices sourdough bread, cut into ¾-inch slices
- Apple topping
Cooking Instructions:
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In a medium bowl, beat together the eggs, half and half, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg to form the batter.
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In a food processor, grind the cornflakes with the palmiers and powdered sugar to a coarse, sandy texture.
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Heat the oil in a wide pot or deep fryer until it reaches 350 degrees.
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While the oil is heating, start preparing the French toast: Dip the bread in the batter to soak, then press the soaked bread into the crust mixture on both sides to form a good coating. Place the bread in the fryer, careful not to crowd, and fry until the crust is golden-brown, about 2 minutes.
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Drain the French toast on paper towels to remove any excess oil, then arrange on a plate and top with apples and a dusting of powdered sugar. Serve immediately.
Serves 4
Source: LA Times
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