Coconut Syrup

We had the opportunity to spend a night at a dear friends cabin. For breakfast we had a super delicious breakfast of bacon, hash browns, and french toast served with fresh fruit, whipped cream and this coconut syrup. Did I mention it was delicious? Thanks VL.

1 cube butter
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. milk or 1/2 & 1/2 or straight cream (she used cream, of course)

Bring to a boil for one minute then add:

1/2 tsp coconut extract
1/2 tsp soda

Stir and remove from heat. Enjoy!

Use a deep pan because it will boil up when the soda is added.

Butter Syrup

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 can evaporated milk
Heat, stiring frequently, until butter and sugar are melted. (will separate easily so stir often when serving.

Baked French Toast

1 loaf French bread
8 eggs
2 cups half & half
1 cup milk
2 Tbs sugar
1 Tsp vanilla
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
Dash salt
Praline topping
Maple Syrup (or butter syrup)

Slice bread into 1” slices. Arrange in a well-buttered 9x13 cake pan in 2 layers –overlapping.

In a bowl mix eggs, half & half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and beat until well-blended but not too bubbly. Pour evenly over bread slices, spoon between slices.

Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.

Heat over to 350.

Spread praline topping over and bake 40 min until puffy and light golden.

PRALINE TOPPING

2 sticks butter
1 Cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
2 Tbs light corn syrup
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tso nutmeg

Combine and blend well.