French Toast

Ingredients:

Serves 2

For custard:

2 each eggs

1/2 cup whole milk

1/4 cup heavy cream

2 Tablespoons granulated sugar

1/4 tablespoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

bread of your choice, I used brioche but any non savory bread will work

Berry compote:

1 cup frozen or fresh mixed berries

3 Tablespoons granulated sugar

A wedge of lemon

1. Combine all custard ingredients in a shallow dish, soak bread slices in it for at least 2 minutes. If using harder bread like sourdough or baguette let soak for 5-10 minutes

2. Cook soaked bread in a skillet with butter on low heat for 4-5 mins per side

3. Turn the heat up to medium and cook the bread till golden brown and crispy

4. To make compote combine mixed berries with sugar and lemon, cook on low heat until all sugar is dissolved, about 7 minutes

5. Serve the fresh toast with whipped cream ( if desired ) and compote