Cuisinart CSK-250 Challah French Toast, Pannekoeken Dutch-Style Pancakes, Traditional Pancakes

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Challah French Toast

Challah bread takes ordinary French toast to the next level.

Makes 10 servings

10 large eggs

1¼ cups whole milk

1¼ cups heavy cream

2teaspoons pure vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon sea salt

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon pinch ground nutmeg

1pound challah loaf, cut into 8 to 10 slices (each slice about 1½ inches thick)

2tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

2

teaspoons cinnamon sugar

1..In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, vanilla, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.. Put half of the mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.. Add half of the sliced challah bread to the pan and let soak, flipping after

a few minutes..

2..While bread is soaking, preheat the Cuisinart® GreenGourmet® Electric 14-inch Skillet to 300°F.. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to melt.. Once butter has melted, add the soaked challah bread to the Skillet.. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon of the

cinnamon sugar.. After about 6 to 8 minutes, flip, sprinkle

with another ½

teaspoon of the cinnamon sugar and finish cooking for an

additional 6 to 8

minutes..

 

3..While the first batch of French toast is cooking, add the remaining batter to the baking pan and repeat soaking the remaining challah slices..

4..Remove the first batch from the Skillet and keep warm in a 200°F oven.. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter and repeat cooking the second batch in the same manner..

5..Serve with warm maple syrup, fresh fruit, or our Easy Bananas Foster (page 17)..

Nutritional information per serving (based on 10 servings):

Calories 328 (53% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 12g • fat 19g • sat. fat 10g

• chol. 278mg • sod. 381mg • calc. 133mg • fiber 1g

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Pannekoeken (Dutch-Style Pancakes)

Top these pancakes, a cross between a crêpe and a traditional pancake, with

anything from fried eggs to fresh fruit with fresh cream.

Makes 4 servings

nonstick cooking spray

2cups unbleached, all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon table salt

6

large egg whites

2

cups reduced-fat milk

1..Lightly coat Skillet cooking surface with nonstick cooking spray.. Preheat the Cuisinart® GreenGourmet® Electric 14-inch Skillet to 375°F..

2..Whisk all ingredients together until the batter is very smooth, with no lumps..

3..Pour ½ cup batter into the Skillet.. Using the side helper handles, quickly spread the batter to make a thin layer that covers the cooking surface of the Skillet.. Cook about 1½ to 2 minutes, or until browned on the bottom and dry on the top..

4.. With the help of a spatula, flip to cook the other side, 1 to 2 minutes or until browned on the bottom.. Repeat with remaining batter..

5. Serve immediately on a large plate with desired toppings..

Topping Suggestions: powdered sugar, whipped cream and fresh fruit.. Or for a dessert, serve topped with ice cream, caramelized apples or chocolate sauce..

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 314 (9% from fat) • carb. 54g • pro. 16g • fat 3g • sat. fat 2g

• chol. 10mg • sod. 424mg • calc. 156mg • fiber 2g

Traditional Pancakes

Try our variations below for a quick change to an easy breakfast.

Makes twelve 3-inch pancakes

cup unbleached, all-purpose flour

1

tablespoon baking powder

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