Author Notes
This is inspired by the dishes from kitchen at The Griddle Cafe in L.A. Probably my favorite breakfast place ever because of the size of their meals. —StoCoyle
Ingredients
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6
Slices Pullman Loaf
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1 quart
Whole Milk
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1.5 cups
Light Rum
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1 teaspoon
cinnamon
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1 teaspoon
Nutmeg
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2
Eggs
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3 tablespoons
finely ground espresso beans
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1
Stick of Butter
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1/2 cup
Light Brown Sugar
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3
Bananas
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1 pinch
Salt
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1 cup
Crushed Mixed Nuts
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Whip Cream
Directions
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Pour the Milk, 1 cup of rum, cinnamon, nutmeg, espresso beans and eggs into a bowl and whisk until combined. In a deep pan, pour the mixture over the slices of bread, and allow to sit until soaked. Set aside.
In a pan, add a half a stick of butter over med-high heat. Slice the bananas, add to the pan, let them simmer until they start to brown. Add a pinch of salt, mixed nuts, and brown sugar, once caramelized add a half cup of rum, and light on fire.
In a separate pan, add the other half of butter over med-high heat, add the slices of bread until browned.
Plating
Add the french toast, 2 tablespoons of the bananas foster mixture, top with whip cream and powdered sugar. Adding salted caramel to it also is delicious....enjoy!
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