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THE EQUIPMENT I USED
A Non-Stick Pan- Using a non-stick pan ensures that your toast won’t stick to the pan.
A Strawberry Corer- I use this to remove the cores from the strawberries, and it’s a real time saver.
THE INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR COOKIE BUTTER FRENCH TOAST
Challah- I like to use homemade challah. The recipe is attached below.
Cookie Butter- I use the Lotus Biscoff brand of cookie butter.
Heavy Cream- Beat your eggs with cream. Or, you could use whole milk.
Butter- Use this to fry the French toast. I prefer unsalted butter.
HOW I MADE MY FRENCH TOAST
First, I beat together the eggs and cream until they were well combined.
Next, I spread half of the bread with cookie butter, and then placed a plain slice of challah on top to form sandwiches.
Then, I dipped each sandwich into the egg and cream.
Next, I fried the French toast. It’s important to watch the toast closely to make sure it doesn’t burn.
Finally, I served the French toast with additional cookie butter spread on the top and sliced strawberries.
We all really loved this Cookie Butter French Toast. I hope you’ll try it soon!
Cookie Butter French Toast
Challah French Toast filled with melted cookie butter and topped with strawberries.
Spread four slices of challah with half the cookie butter, and then top each slice with a plain piece of challah, so that you have four challah sandwiches.
Next, in a second bowl, mix together the eggs and cream.
Melt one tablespoon of the butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Dip each challah sandwich briefly in the egg mixture. You don't want to soak the bread in the egg.
Fry the sandwiches on both sides until they're golden brown. Add more butter, as needed. Spread the finished toast with more cookie butter and top with strawberries.
Add all the ingredients in the order suggested by your bread machine. Set your bread machine for the dough cycle, and let the machine run that full cycle.
When the dough is ready, divide it into 3 sections and braid it and place it on a parchment covered baking sheet. Cover it with plastic wrap and let it rise 20 minutes.
Brush it all over with the egg wash and bake it at 375° for 25 minutes.
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The Equipment I Used
A Waffle Iron- You’ll need this to cook the waffles.
A Mixer- Use this to whip the cream.
The Ingredients Needed for Nutella-Topped Banana Bread Waffles
Flour- Be sure to use all-purpose flour. I always use King Arthur brand flour.
Eggs- Use large eggs
Sour Cream- I always use full-fat sour cream.
Milk- I also use whole milk.
Bananas- Use any bananas. They don’t need to be especially ripe.
Butter- Use unsalted butter.
Cream- Be sure to use heavy cream to make the whipped cream.
How I Made my Banana Waffles
First, I made the banana waffle batter. When making waffle batter, it’s important to not overmix the batter. You want to mix in each ingredient, until it’s just combined.
Next, I cooked the batter in the waffle iron.
Then, while the waffles cooked, I made the whipped cream. Take care to not overmix the cream, or it will stiffen into butter.
Finally, I topped each waffle with some Nutella, some sliced strawberries, some finely chopped walnuts, some sliced bananas, and some whipped cream.
If you like bananas, you need to try these hearty and delicious Nutella-Topped Banana Bread Waffles.
Nutella-Topped Banana Bread Waffles
Walnut-flecked banana waffles topped with strawberries, Nutella, and whipped cream.
Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together. Stir in the sugar and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, and then mix in the sour cream, bananas, vanilla and milk. Add the walnuts and flour mixture, stirring just until no streaks of flour appear. Try not to overmix. Stir in the butter.
Cook batter in your waffle iron, according to its directions.
For the Whipped Cream:
In the bowl of an electric mixer, with the whisk attachment on, start beating the cream on low, gradually increasing the speed to high. When the cream starts to thicken, add the vanilla and sugar. Beat until the cream is fluffy.
For the Toppings:
Top the waffles with all the toppings and the whipped cream.
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The Equipment I Used
A Double Boiler- You’ll need this to make the hollandaise sauce. You can also use a heat proof bowl over a pot.
An Instant Read Thermometer- Use this to make sure your hollandaise reaches one hundred sixty degrees.
A Skillet- Use this to toast your English muffins.
A Saucepan- You’ll need this to poach the eggs.
The Ingredients Needed for Spicy BLT Eggs Benedict
Hot Sauce- I used Firelli hot sauce. Adjust the amount to the spice level you like.
Bacon- I used the Applegate Farms bacon.
Eggs- For food safety reasons, use fresh good-quality eggs. I used the Vital Farms brand.
English Muffins- I used Thomas brand English muffins.
Butter- Use unsalted butter. I always use Kerry Gold Irish butter.
How I Made my Eggs Benedict
First, I griddled the muffins.
Next, I made the hollandaise. It’s very important to cook it to 160 degrees.
Then, I poached the eggs. Remember to drop the eggs into the middle of the whirlpool you create.
Finally, I assembled the Eggs Benedict.
If you like BLT sandwiches, you need to try this rich and creamy Spicy BLT Eggs Benedict.
Spicy BLT Eggs Benedict
English muffins topped with bacon, arugula, tomatoes, poached eggs, and spicy hollandaise.
Begin by toasting your muffins: Melt the butter in a large skillet (or use some of the bacon drippings) and toast the muffin halves. Set them aside.
Next, make the Hollandaise Sauce: In the top of a double boiler (or in a bowl over a pot) over simmering water, whisk together the yolks and butter. Whisk until well combined. Slowly stream in the water, whisking constantly, until the mixture reaches 160° F and is thickened. Remove the pot from the heat, and whisk in the salt, lemon juice, and as much hot sauce as you like. Cover to keep warm. You can reheat this in the microwave, stirring every ten seconds. For food safety, hollandaise should stay hot and be eaten hot.
Next, quickly poach the eggs: Bring a three-quart saucepan filled ⅖ of the way with water. Add the vinegar. Crack the egg into a ramekin. Stir the water to create a whirlpool and drop the egg into the center. Turn heat to a simmer and cook for three minutes. Remove egg with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the other 7 eggs.
Top each English muffin half with arugula, bacon, tomato, egg, and hollandaise. Garnish with chives.
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