BAKED FRENCH TOAST WITH CHERRY TOPPING 1 1/2 C. milk 6 eggs 1/3 C. maple syrup 3 TBS. sugar, divided 1 Tsp. grated orange peel 1/3 tsp. salt 8 slices French bread (4-by 3-by 1-in.) 4 C. sweet cherries, halved and pitted 1/2 C. orange juice Vanilla yogurt Combine milk, eggs, maple syrup, 2 tablespoons sugar, orange peel and salt; mix well. Pour half of mixture into each of two 9-inch-square baking dishes. Dip both sides of each slice of bread in milk mixture; arrange in the same baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Marinate cherries in orange juice and remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar overnight. Carefully transfer slices to a nonstick, buttered baking sheet using a large spatula; allow excess liquid to drip into pan used for soaking. Bake in preheated 400-degree oven for 15 to 18 minutes; turn slices over halfway through baking time. Top each slice with 1/2 cup cherries and a dollop of vanilla yogurt. Serve immediately. Serves 6 to 8. Enjoy. _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
