Fluffy Finger French Toast

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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.

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  • 6

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

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.

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