1skinny French baguette, sliced into 1-inch pieces
3large eggs
3Tablespoonslight brown sugar
1Tablespooncinnamon
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
3/4cupsmilk
Vegetable oil or butter, for frying
For serving (optional):
Maple syrup
Fresh berries, raspberries, blueberries, or your favorite
Powdered sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and milk.
Place baguette pieces into the dish. Let soak up mixture for 5 minutes, flipping after 2 1/2 minutes to evenly coat. Repeat as necessary with leftover baguette pieces and egg mixture.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Place a few baguette pieces at a time in the skillet and fry on both sides until golden brown. Continue with remaining pieces.
Serve with maple syrup, fresh berries and a dusting of powdered sugar.