Spiced French Toast

Photo: flickr user mia3mom

Ingredients

4 beaten eggs

1 cup milk

2 tablespoons sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 teaspoons orange liqueur (optional)

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

8 slices bread

2 tablespoons butter

Syrup, for serving

Preparation

In a shallow bowl, beat together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and orange liqueur (if using), cinnamon and nutmeg. Dip bread slices into egg mixture, being sure to coat both sides.

In a skillet or griddle, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Add half of the bread slices and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining slices. Serve w arm with syrup.