1 loaf frozen french bread dough (or, frozen white bre
1/2 cup flour
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
6 eggs
2 tbsp grated lemon peel (use fresh, pleas, e)
1 tsp lemon extract
2 cup milk
1 melted butter or margarine
Directions
Prepare one loaf French bread as directed on package. Cool. Store
overnight. Cut into 12 equal slices, about 1 inch thick.
Beat together flour, sugar, salt and eggs. Slowly stir in milk,
lemon peel and lemon extract. Soak bread in batter until saturated.
Heat butter in skillet. Cook slices over medium heat on each side
until golden brown. Serve warm with honey, powdered sugar, jam or
maple syrup.
Note: You can use store bought French bread. Day-old gives best
texture to finished product.
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Bread; Breads; Breakfast; French; Fruit
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