Serves two
Two 1 inch-plus slices of day
old French bread left out in the air one day (Split each piece
almost through at the center. Stuff with some cream cheese mixed
with orange zest and a little orange juice to soften.
Mix together in a flat pan: 2
eggs, ˝ cup milk, pinch of salt and a pinch of sugar, a tablespoon
of pancake mix or flour. Soak the French Toast pieces 8-10 minutes
on each side. Fry on a buttered griddle.
The syrup: Sauté 1/3 cup walnuts
in 3 tablespoons of butter. Add ˝ cup maple syrup and bring to a
boil. Just before serving add one banana, sliced. Serve up the
toast topped with the banana walnut syrup on a beautiful dinner
plate with your own creative garnish!
