2 whole eggs
2 1/2 tbs sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 cups milk
1 cup flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
12 slices texas-style bread (or any bread of choice), cut in half diagonally
cinnamon sugar topping (recipe follows)
maple syrup OR fresh fruit topping

mix eggs, sugar, salt, vanilla, and milk until well blended. slowly add flour and baking powder and mix until smooth. dip bread slices in batter, allowing any excess to drip off. fry in a hot skillet with 1″ of oil until golden brown on both sides. drain on absorbent paper towels. while toast is still warm, roll in cinnamon sugar topping.

serve immediately with maple syrup or fresh fruit topping.

CINNAMON SUGAR TOPPING:
4 tsp cinnamon
3/4 cup granulated sugar

makes 6 servings