4 large 1.3 cm (½-inch) thick slices of challah, Pullman, or other bread
15 ml (1 tablespoon) butter
Toppings: Cinnamon sugar, maple syrup, fruit syrup, fruit preserves, berries or diced fresh fruit
Preparation
1. In a large bowl, combine the eggs and milk. Add the vanilla if you like. Whisk until blended.
2. Pour into a wide shallow pan about 20 by 25 cm (8 by 10 inches) and 5 cm (2 inches) high. Add the bread slices in a single layer and allow them to soak for 2 to 3 minutes. Turn them over and soak for 2 to 3 minutes more.
3. Put a large nonstick pan over medium heat, and melt the butter. Add the bread slices and let them sit until browned, about 3 minutes. Turn them over and brown the other sides. Put them on a warm platter and serve them with the topping of your choice.
Emma Farrer is an 14 year old eighth grader who lives in Brookline, Massachusetts. She was born in Paris, France, and moved to the United States at the age of two. She enjoys singing, rock climbing, tumbling, running, and playing the violin and piano, as well as cooking and eating delicious food.