French Toast Stacks

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 12 thick slices white bread
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 40g unsalted butter
• 3 bananas, sliced diagonally maple syrup, to serve

Method

1. Using a 9cm star-shaped cutter, cut 1 star from each bread slice. Whisk eggs, milk and cinnamon in a bowl. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. Dip 1 bread star in egg mixture to coat, allowing excess to drain. Place on prepared tray. Repeat with remaining bread stars and egg mixture.
3. Melt half the butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat until foaming. Cook bread stars, in batches, for 2 to 3 minutes each side or until golden, adding extra butter if needed. Transfer to a plate. Cover to keep warm.
4. Layer stars and banana on plates. Drizzle with maple syrup. Serve.

Notes

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  Variation: You could replace white bread with thick fruit bread slices.
  Making French toast: Step 1 Using a star-shaped cutter, cut 1 shape from each bread slice. Step 2 Dip bread stars in egg mixture. Step 3 Cook for 2 to 3 minutes each side, or until golden. Transfer to a plate.
  Note: Keep bread offcuts and process to make breadcrumbs. Store in an airtight container for up to up to 3 days or freeze in a snap-lock bag for up to 3 months.