Almond French Toast

Ingredients

• 1 cup slivered almonds
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 12 thick slices French bread
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 3 tablespoons butter
• confectioners' sugar for dusting

Directions

1. Place almonds in a small saucepan over low heat. Tossing frequently, toast until lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, flour, salt, baking powder, almond extract and vanilla extract. Soak bread slices in the mixture until saturated. Place slices in a shallow pan. Refrigerate slices approximately 1 hour.
3. Heat canola oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. One at a time, press one side of soaked bread slices in the almonds to coat. Fry bread slices on both sides until golden brown. Dust with confectioner's sugar before serving,