French Canadian Blueberry Toast

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (600g) bread, cut into ½-inch (1 cm) thick
• 3 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 teaspoons (10ml) vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon (2g) cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon (1g) salt
• 2 teaspoons (10ml) vegetable oil
• ½ cup (125 ml) maple syrup (Canadian Province of Quebec)
• Icing sugar for dusting
• 1 punnet fresh Blueberries

Serves 8

Method

1. In shallow bowl combine the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Dip slices of bread in to the egg mixture, turning to coat. Transfer to a plate.
2.  Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook slices, about 2 minutes turning once. Transfer to a clean plate. Using a knife cut the slices in half from corner to corner forming 2 triangles. Dip (pour on) in maple syrup, and place on a platter.
3. Garnish with blueberry and sprinkle with icing sugar or add crème fraiche.