French Toast with Maple Syrup and Fruit

👨‍🍳 Method

1. 1
   Whisk the eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla in a wide bowl.

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2. 2
   Dip the bread slices in the mixture, 30 seconds per side.

   💡Bread that's a day or two old soaks up the mixture without falling apart; very fresh bread tears when dipped.
3. 3
   Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat and fry each slice 2–3 minutes per side, until browned and golden.

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   💡Medium heat, not high: the slice needs time to cook through inside before the butter browns it outside.

   💡What you brown (meat, patties, schnitzel) goes into hot oil: in lukewarm oil it soaks it up and comes out greasy. For onion and garlic that you soften, oil heated over medium or low heat is enough; do not wait for it to smoke.
4. 4
   Arrange on a serving plate and serve with the syrup and fruit.