Savory French Toast

1. 1

   Slice the baguette loaf into 1/2 inch thick slices. Should have 12-16 slices. Set aside to dry out a little so that the bread soaks up the egg and milk mixture. If you can do this the night before, so much the better.

2. 2

   Warm the milk until tiny bubbles appear but a skin has not formed. Add the saffron threads and let them soak in the milk for 45 minutes. The milk will turn a beautiful orange-gold color.

3. 3

   Add the eggs and a pinch of salt to the milk-saffron mixture, and beat to mix.

4. 4

   Soak the bread slices in the milk-egg-saffron mixture. Fish out after thirty seconds.

5. 5

   Melt 1 T. butter in a frying pan and fry the bread on medium heat until it is golden brown on both sides. Keep the finished slices warm in a 250 degree oven while you finish the rest. You can also warm plates for serving the toast in the oven.

6. 6

   When all the slices are finished, arrange them on a serving platter. Serve with any savory accompaniment, like eggplant jam, unsweetened whipped cream, a pretty jar of caviar, lemony creme fraiche and chives- enjoy with a glass of sparkling white wine!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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