Description

The breakfast classic, French toast, gets a local makeover with pasture-raised eggs, fresh cream, and Texas toast. Rich custard soaked bread and heritage bacon sizzling on the stove top that will fill your home with irresistibly warm and cozy aromas. Tree Hive's Texas Honey & Maple Syrup provides the finishing touch with their signature blend of local honey, pure maple syrup, bourbon vanilla and a touch of cinnamon. Serves 4-6. (Nut Free)

Includes:

• 1 loaf Texas Toast 
• Half dozen Local Pasture Raised Eggs 
• 1 pint Half and Half 
• 12 oz Sugar Free Heritage Pork Bacon
• 8.5 oz Texas Honey & Maple Syrup

You will need:

• Butter
• Salt
• Sugar (optional)
• Finely Zested Orange (optional)
• Vanilla Extract (optional)
• Powdered Sugar (optional)

Hands on Time: 20 minutes; Total Time: 30 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1  Preheat oven to 350°F. Add the Texas toast to a large rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 8 minutes until the outside is just crisp and the bread has dried out, but not browned. Remove from oven and let cool. Alternatively, leave the bread out on your kitchen counter overnight to dry out and become stale.
STEP 2  Meanwhile, working in batches, add the bacon in a single layer to a large skillet set over medium heat. Cook the bacon for about 10 minutes, flipping often until browned and crisp on both sides. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
STEP 3  In a large wide mixing bowl, whisk 6 eggs until streaks are no longer visible. Whisk in a large pinch of salt and optional flavorings, such as 1 tbsp. finely zested orange, 2 tbsp. sugar, and/or 1 tsp. vanilla. Lastly, add about 1 and 1/2 cups (24 fl. oz) half and half. Whisk to thoroughly combine.
STEP 4  Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat (375°F) and add butter to melt and foam. Quickly dip the Texas toast into the egg and milk mixture to coat both sides, letting excess egg drip away, then add to the buttered skillet. Cook each side for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining toast and egg mixture.
STEP 5  Dust French toast with powdered sugar (optional). Serve hot with butter and warm Texas Honey & Maple syrup, and a side of crispy bacon.

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What's inside

Pork, Sugar Free Smoked Bacon - Default: 1 - Max: 1
Bread, Texas Toast - Default: 1 - Max: 1
Syrup, Texas Honey & Maple, 8.5 oz - Default: 1 - Max: 1
Cream, Half and Half, Pint - Default: 1 - Max: 1
Eggs, Chicken, Pasture Raised, Half Dozen - Default: 1 - Max: 1