French Toast With Bacon

Directions

1. 1
   About 30 minutes before serving:
2. 2
   In 13 x 9-inch baking dish, with fork, beat eggs and milk until blended.
3. 3
   From French bread, diagonally cut twelve 3/4-inch thick slices; reserve any remaining bread for use another day.
4. 4
   Soak bread slices in beaten egg mixture, turning to coat both sides well until all egg mixture is absorbed.
5. 5
   In 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, in 2 tablespoons hot salad oil, cook bread until browned on both sides, turning once.
6. 6
   Remove French toast to warm platter and keep warm. Repeat with remaining bread slices, adding another tablespoon salad oil to skillet, if necessary.
7. 7
   Sprinkle with confectioners sugar.
8. 8
   Serve with bacon and maple syrup, if you like.
9. 9
   Makes 4 servings.