Name: Nutmeg-Coated Creamy French Toast
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: One 1-pound loaf unsliced bread, preferably challah, brioche, or another rich egg bread, or a firm, fine-textured white bread; 5 eggs plus 3 egg yolks; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup half-and-half or milk; 1/2 cup plain yogurt, preferably Greek; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg, plus 1/8 teaspoon; Butter or canola oil for frying; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; Maple syrup or fruit preserves for serving

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Nutmeg-Coated Creamy French ToastAlex Farnum

Golden crisp on the outside yet tender on the inside, here is the ultimate in French toast. The additional egg yolks give extra richness, body, and color to this twist on the classic. This recipe is perfect for entertaining because it's made the day before. Simply fry and serve in the morning.

Note:

The bread is thickly sliced so the center of each slice will stay creamy, but if the slices are too thick, the center will not cook in the time it takes to cook the outside.

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