1892 East’s Crispy French Toast
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
1892 East New American Restaurant & Tavern in Huntsville, Ala.
Source: Noelle Carter
Serves 2 peopleCategories: Crepes and french toast, Pancakes
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup half and half
- 3 Tbsp. sugar
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
- 2 cups cornflakes
- 1 cup crumbed palmiers (or 1 extra cup cornflakes)
- 3 Tbsp. powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
- Oil for deep-frying
- 4 slices sourdough bread, cut into 3/4 inch slices
- Apple Topping (recipe follows)
Directions
- in a medium bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg to form the batter.
- In a food processor, grind the cornflakes with the palmiers and powdered sugar to a coarse, sandy texture.
- 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.
- Drain French toast on paper towels to remove any excess oil, then arrange on a plate and top with apple slices and a dusting of powdered sugar. Serve immediately.