Lemon Blueberry French Toast
Classic french toast made with semolina bread, blueberries, and lemon zest.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 slices semolina bread sliced to about 1-inch thick
- 2 large lemons zested, about 1 1/2 tablespoons of zest
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting before serving
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup half and half
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 12 ounces fresh blueberries or 1 dry pint
Instructions
- Heat your oven to its lowest temp or 170f and set the rack to the middle level.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, sugar, and vanilla.
- Heat a non-stick pan to medium-low heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Soak 4 pieces of bread in the bowl for at least 30 seconds. Remove bread from the bowl, letting it drip for a bit, and place it into the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden on both sides.
- Place cooked French toast onto a baking sheet and right into the oven to keep warm. Add a bit more butter to the pan and repeat the frying process for subsequent batches.
- When all the pieces are finished cooking, plate and divide the blueberries, and lemon zest. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with some melted butter and maple syrup. Enjoy!
Notes
- Calorie info does not reflect butter or syrup for serving.
- Makes 4 servings. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.
- Some of the lemon zest can be served at the table for those who might not like it as much.
- Leftovers can be saved for up to 3 days and can be reheated by frying in butter until warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 41.1g | Protein: 8.8g | Fat: 22.9g | Saturated Fat: 12.8g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 2.7g | Sugar: 22.2g | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 3mg