French Toast

Directions

1. 1
   Use bread that is not quite fresh, about 2 days old.
2. 2
   Cut the French bread into slices about 1/2-inch thick.
3. 3
   Beat milk, egg, salt, pepper and sugar together in a shallow bowl.
4. 4
   Heat a large heavy skillet.
5. 5
   Melt about 2 tablespoons butter or margarine. When fat is hot and sizzling, soak slices of bread in egg-milk mixture. Leave them in liquid until they are wet through, but do not fall apart.
6. 6
   Fry bread quickly until golden brown.