CROISSANT FRENCH TOAST WITH FRESH STRAWBERRY SYRUP

French Toast

Ingredients

• 4 large day-old croissants
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
• Sweetened Whipped Cream (optional)
• Fresh Strawberry Syrup
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• Preparation

  Slice croissants in half lengthwise.

  Whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla. Pour into a shallow dish. Dip croissant halves into egg mixture, coating well.

  Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add four croissant halves, and cook about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat procedure with remaining butter and croissant halves. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; top with Sweetened Whipped Cream, if desired, and Fresh Strawberry Syrup.
  Southern Living MAY 2005
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