Cinnamon French Toast With Brandied Orange Butter

A special treat for breakfast. Double the egg mixture if you like a thicker coating on your toast.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• French toast

• 2  eggs
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1⁄4 cup flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla
•  vegetable oil
• 1  loaf  cinnamon-swirl bread
•  confectioners' sugar

• Brandied orange butter

• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1  cup  sifted confectioners' sugar
• 2  tablespoons brandy
• 1  teaspoon  finely grated orange zest

Directions

1. For toast: Beat the eggs in a bowl until smooth; add the milk, flour, baking powder, cinnamon and vanilla and blend well; batter should be the consistency of heavy cream.
2. Brush a skillet with the oil.
3. Dip bread slices into the batter, coating both sides.
4. Fry in prepared skillet until brown on each side.
5. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar or spread with orange butter.
6. For butter: Whip the butter, confectioner's sugar, brandy, and orange zest in a bowl until light and fluffy. Chill, covered, until firm.