Semi-Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

My high school started an awesome 4 year culinary program when I was a senior. I was pretty excited to take the introductory course. I still remember complaining that they had started it right as I was getting ready to leave.

These semi-homemade cinnamon rolls were one of the first things we were allowed to make. I think the teacher was slightly nervous. It was her first year teaching and she was probably nervous about one of us kids setting an oven on fire. Having the entire high school evacuated because of a fire in her room wouldn't be the best impression ever, would it?

Could you imagine? So, we started off easy. But I swear to you, these were so good.

How you do it:
Use this recipe, but I did without the nuts.

Make sure that you make enough frosting for dipping!

Sunday French Toast

I know my parents probably, at some point, maybe, made me French Toast.

But I don't remember it.  Nope, the first memory I have of French Toast was with my G-ma Allred.  I remember thinking it was weird that she was putting bread into a bowl of eggs.  I think that's what I remember most.  That putting bread into raw eggs was weird.

Weird, it may have been; but delicious did it taste.  The final result was pretty much amazing.  

I still think of it every time I make it.

So Mom and Dad, if you made me French Toast before Grandma, and I just don't remember...I'm sorry.

I found this recipe in my Betty Crocker cookbook.  I altered it slightly.

What you'll need:

1 large egg

1/4 cup milk

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

pinch of salt

4 slices of bread

vegetable oil

Suggested:

maple syrup

powdered sugar

How you do it:

In a medium bowl, beat first five ingredients until well mixed.

Heat skillet over medium heat.  Add a little bit of vegetable oil to the pan.

Dip each side of the bread into the egg mixture.  Place slices flat on griddle, cook each side for about 4 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve on a pretty plate with maple syrup and powdered sugar.  And make sure to clean your plate!