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Skillet French Toast

By //  by Candace Sampson

I love my cast iron skillet. It is, bar none, my most favourite thing in my kitchen. This French Toast is soaked overnight in the fridge then fried up golden and crisp in the skillet. Overnight Skillet French Toast 1 french baquette, cut into 1" thick slices 1 1/2 cups half and half 4 eggs 1/4 cup granulated sugar Pinch of kosher salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 tbsps butter 2 tbsps canola oil Place bread slice in 9 x 13 inch pan. Whisk next six ingredients together in medium …

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