Spanish Toast

Submitted by Chocolatl

"This is primarily a dessert. Adapted from Breads of the World. The original says 6 servings, but I think it will serve more."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6-10

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 4 eggs, well beaten
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground mace
• 1 grated lemon, zest of
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 18 -20 slices day-old white bread
• 1⁄4 cup cream sherry
• 1⁄2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1⁄2 cup toasted almond

directions

1. Combine milk and eggs and beat with a fork until well blended.
2. Mix in sugar, mace and lemon zest.
3. Melt butter in a large skillet.
4. Working in batches, dip the bread slices in the milk mixture, then fry until golden.
5. Brush tops with sherry.
6. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and almonds, and serve immediately.