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We discovered this recipe in Mexico. We couldn't figure out what made this French toast so delicious until we learned the secret was vanilla—one of Mexico's most popular flavorings. Since then, we've added a touch of vanilla to our waffle and pancake recipes. It makes them all very tasty. —Joe and Bobbi Schott, Castroville, Texas
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Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3 slices) equals 332 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 218 mg cholesterol, 558 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 14 g protein.
Originally published as Vanilla French Toast in Reminisce November/December 1997, p45
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Reviewed on May. 19, 2013 by MAllan
This is pretty much the way I learned to make French Toast. My Dad is from Texas; however, I do not use quite as much sugar. It is absolutely delicious.
Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2013 by VictoriaElaine
Oh my goodness! This was the BEST French toast I ever had! I made it with Texas Toast & got 6 slices out of it. I did not soak my slices for 30 seconds on each side as the recipe states, but it turned out perfect & I wouldn't change a thing!
Reviewed on Mar. 02, 2013 by golden-garter
This adds a nice flavor, we often use a little maple flavoring instead of the vanilla. Yummy
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2013 by tocat83
I am not sure why you would want to add sugar to the batter unless you weren't going to top it with syrup or cinnamon-sugar. I would think it would be too sweet.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2013 by KatieM88
This is how I make my french toast but instead of sugar I use cinnamon. I've tried it with sugar also.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2013 by jsbj900
I have always made French tost with vanilla & cinnamon. I don't use sugar or vanilla.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2013 by kirbyj21
I have always used vanilla in my french toast but try using light cream instead of the milk or use half light cream and half milk...it adds a nice richness to the recipe ( and adds calories sorry). I also will use cinnamon raisin bread or just cinnamon bread for a variation on the bread.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2013 by DHerman
Since when is French toast made WITHOUT vanilla and cinnamon? Otherwise you just have egg toast. I've been making it for decades like that. And my mother before me!
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2013 by 12kissthecook
I add citrus tomy pancakes, such as lemon juice or orange juice. Really makes a difference.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2013 by fcackowski
I've used a similar recipe before and the best "tweek" I ever made was to use raisen bread. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
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