French toast

• 1 c milk/cream
• 3 eggs
• 2 T maple syrup
• 1 t vanilla essence
• 1/4 t salt
• 8 (1/2-inch) slices bread
• 4 T butter

Whisk first five ingredients together. Soak bread for 30s each time, and then drain on a rack for 1-2 mins. Fry in butter for 2-3 mins each side (until golden brown) and then bake for 10 mins at 375 F.

Source: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/french-toast-recipe/index.html