Vanilla french toast

 A good treat to begin the morning.  The Guides learn to have a certain quickness when turning the toast over the cooking heat.  Also learned is hhow to turn something plain into something of a friendly surprise.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes  

3 eggs

1/s cup milk

1 tablespoon caster sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla essence

40g Butter

4 x 2cm-thick slices day old bread

Topping

Fresh strawberries, to serve

1/3 cup maple-flavoured syrup, to serve

Whipped cream, to serve

1) Using a fork, whisk eggs, milk, sugar and essence in a large shallow dish.

2) Melt half butter in a large frying pan.

3)Dip 2 slices of bread into egg mixture, turning to coat both sides. Let excess egg drain. Cook over moderate heat for 2 minutes each side or until golden brown.

4) Transfer to a warm plate, cover loosely with foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining butter, bread and egg mixture. 
5) Serve at once with strawberries, syrup and cream