Leftover Loaf French Toast

Ingredients

• 1 leftover loaf of bread, sliced to 1 inch thickness
• 1/2 cup half and half
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cardamom
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Butter (1/2 tablespoon per slice)
• Maple syrup (optional)
• Fresh fruit (optional)
• Powdered sugar (optional)

Method

1. Slice bread (preferably day-old!) and set aside.
2. Whisk together eggs, half and half, vanilla extract, cardamom, and cinnamon in a glass baking dish.
3. Melt a tablespoon of butter in a non-stick or seasoned cast iron pan.
4. While melting butter, soak a slice of bread in the egg mixture, flipping so it absorbs on both sides.
5. Fry the bread in the pan, flipping when it gets golden brown.
6. Remove from pan and enjoy with maple syrup, fresh fruit, powdered sugar, or any other desired toppings.