Almond French Toast Hearts

6 slices bread
2 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract, divided
2 tablespoons plus 1 cup butter, divided
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Additional confectioners' sugar
Sliced fresh strawberries

Cut out bread slices with a 3-3/4-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter; discard
trimmings. In a shallow bowl, combine the eggs, milk and 1/2 teaspoon almond
extract. Dip bread on both sides in egg mixture. In a large skillet, melt 2
tablespoons butter. Fry bread hearts until golden brown on both sides. For
almond butter, in a small mixing bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and remaining
butter and extract; mix well. Sprinkle French toast with additional
confectioners' sugar. Serve with almond butter and strawberries.

Yield: 3 servings.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 25, 2008

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