Banana Walnut French Toast Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 very ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup walnuts coarsely chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 8 slices challah bread
Instructions
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In a large shallow bowl, beat the eggs until lightly frothy (use a fork).
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Stir in the milk and set aside.
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Peel the bananas into a small bowl and mash them with a fork.
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Stir in the walnuts and the nutmeg.
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Spread the banana mixture over 4 of the bread slices, leaving a 1/4-inch border uncovered on all edges.
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Top with the remaining bread slices and press down gently to seal.
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Place 2 sandwiches in the egg mixture and press down gently.
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Turn over and let soak for a moment until evenly saturated on both sides.
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Repeat with the other 2 remaining sandwiches.
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In a frying pan melt butter over medium heat.
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Place the sandwiches in pan or on griddle and fry until the undersides are golden brown, about 2 minutes.
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Flip the sandwiches with a spatula, adding more butter to the pan if needed, and fry until golden brown.
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To serve place the toast on plates and dust with powdered sugar. Serve with maple syrup or jam.
