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Combine the butter and maple syrup in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade.
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Process until very smooth.
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Scrape the maple butter into a serving bowl and set aside.
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Trim and discard the ends from each loaf of bread (Toss the ends off the back deck for the birds).
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Using a long, narrow object (such as a sharpening steel or a wooden spoon handle), pierce a hole through the center of each loaf of bread, pushing out slightly to make the hole large enough to push a banana through.
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Push a banana into the hole until it protrudes out of both ends of the bread.
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(If one banana is too short, add a portion of another banana.)
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Trim off the banana ends to set the banana flush with the bread end.
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Using a sharp knife, cut each loaf of bread into 1-inch-thick slices.
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Place the eggs, chopped bananas, and cream in a blender and process to combine.
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Add the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg and process to a smooth batter.
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Add the vanilla and process to incorporate.
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(If batter seems too thick, add milk, a tablespoon at a time.)
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Pour the batter into a large, shallow bowl or pan.
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Preheat the over to 350 degrees F.
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Using a pastry brush, lightly coat a nonstick griddle with some of the oil.
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Place the griddle over medium heat.
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Working with one slice at a time, dip the banana-stuffed bread into the batter, allowing excess batter to drip off.
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Place the battered bread onto the hot griddle and cook for about 2 minutes per side or just until golden.
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Transfer the cooked slices to a cookie sheet.
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When all of the bread has been cooked, place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 5 minutes or until the bread is cooked in the center.
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Serve hot with reserved maple butter.
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Note: You can cook the French toast early in the day and reheat it in the oven just before you are ready to serve.
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Maple butter keeps very well, tightly covered and refrigerated or frozen.
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It can be used on pancakes, waffles, or toast.
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Double Note: I know it sounds like a lot of work- but it gets quicker each time you make this.
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Not only is it a perfect way to impress company- but it will impress a finicky child.
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If all else fails- just tell everybody it's a favorite breakfast of Kings (as you point to your black velvet oil painting of Elvis hanging over the kitchen sink>).
