French Toast with Lemon and Vanilla

Ingredients

• 5 large egg whites
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon lemon extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, or more as needed
• 6 slices bread
• ½ cup maple syrup, or to taste
• 3 tablespoons whipped cream, or to taste

Step 1

In a bowl, whisk together the half-and-half, egg whites, confectioners' sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, lemon extract, and a pinch of salt until everything is well combined—this should take about 30 seconds. Pour the mixture into a shallow dish. Dip each slice of bread into the mixture, flipping it over to soak both sides well but not too soggy.

Step 2

Heat a tablespoon of butter in a frying pan over medium heat until it starts to sizzle. Add the soaked bread slices to the pan—depending on your pan size, you can cook a few at once. Cook each slice for about 1 ½ minutes per side, or until they turn a nice golden brown and the edges get a little crispy. Keep going in batches, adding more butter as needed.

Step 3

Serve warm with maple syrup and a dollop of whipped cream on top for a perfect finish.