Fluffy Finger French Toast

By WheretheMagicHappens

This recipe is from "Wake up and Smell the Coffee" Pacific Northwest Edition by Laura Zahn.

These are light and delicious, served with Orange Syrup.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Flour
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 Eggs, well beaten
• 10 slices White Bread, crusts trimmed
• Orange Syrup
• 1 cup Orange Juice
• 1 cup Sugar
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Powdered Sugar

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

First make the Orange Syrup:
In a small saucepan, mi orange juice and sugar. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Set aside.

In a separate bowl, sift flour with baking powder and salt.

Stir in milk and eggs. Beat well.

Cut each bread slice in thirds( "fingers") lengthwise.

In a large frying pan, heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil.

Dip bread fingers into batter. Fry until light and brown on both sides.

Drain fingers and keep warm while frying all.

Arrange on a heated platter and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Serve with Orange Syrup.