French Toast

This is our favorite french toast recipe. There's something about the cinnamon and vanilla that sets this recipe apart from the others.

2 beaten eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
5 1-inch-thick slices French bread or 6 slices dry white bread
1 Tbsp butter, margarine, or cooking oil
Maple-flavor syrup (optional)

In a shallow bowl, beat together eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. Dip bread into egg mixture, coating both sides (if using French bread, let soak in egg mixture about 30 seconds on each side). In a skillet or on a griddle, cook bread in hot butter over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Add more butter, if needed. Serve warm. If desired, serve with maple-flavored syrup. Makes 5 or 6 slices.