Amaretto French Toast Recipe

Ingredients for Amaretto French Toast

• French Bread
• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• Dark Brown Sugar
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• Ground Nutmeg
• 1/4 cup amaretto
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• Sliced Almonds
• Powdered sugar (optional)
• Maple syrup, for serving

How to Make Amaretto French Toast

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Arrange 6-8 slices of French bread in a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, 1 cup milk, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon almond extract, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/4 cup amaretto.
4. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread slices, ensuring all slices are coated.
5. Let the bread soak for 2 1/2 minutes.
6. Gently flip the bread slices and let soak for another 2 1/2 minutes.
7. (Optional) Cover and chill in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours for deeper flavor.
8. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a 15x10 inch jelly roll pan in the preheated oven.
9. Remove from oven and tilt the pan to evenly coat the bottom with melted butter.
10. Carefully arrange the soaked bread slices in a single layer in the prepared pan.
11. Bake for 15 minutes.
12. Flip the bread slices carefully.
13. Bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
14. Remove from oven and sprinkle with sliced almonds and powdered sugar, if desired.
15. Serve immediately with warm maple syrup.