Baked French Toast with Raspberry Preserves & Toasted Almonds Recipe

As the coffee brews and the bacon sizzles, this French toast bakes peacefully in the oven. Moreover, it can be assembled the night before you plan to serve it. And, you may use any jam or preserves you like. Apricot preserves or marmalade make delicious alternatives to the raspberry preserves. 

Ingredients For French Toast: 

• 1 1/4 cups raspberry preserves 
• Ten 4x4x1-inch-thick slices egg bread 
• 1 1/4 cups whole milk 
• 3/4 cup whipping cream 
• 1/2 cup sugar 
• 3 large egg yolks 
• 3 large eggs 

For Almond Syrup: 

• 1 1/4 cups light corn syrup 
• 4 teaspoons sugar 
• 3/4 teaspoon almond extract 
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted  
• Confectioners' sugar

Instructions For French Toast Recipe:

1. Butter 13x10-inch baking dish. Spread preserves evenly over 1 side of each bread slice. 
2. Cut slices diagonally in half, forming triangles. 
3. Arrange triangles crosswise in dish, preserves side up and overlapping slightly. 
4. Whisk milk and next 4 ingredients in large bowl. 
5. Pour custard over bread. Let bread stand 1 hour, basting occasionally, or cover and refrigerate overnight. 

For Almond Syrup:

Mix first 3 ingredients in small bowl, stirring until sugar dissolves. Let stand at least 1 hour.

Do-ahead Tip: 

• Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake French toast, uncovered, until puffed and golden brown, about 50 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds and confectioners' sugar; serve with almond syrup.

Serves 10 Facts per Serving 

Calories: 516 Fat: 14g Carbohydrates: 91g Cholesterol: 172mg Sodium: 309mg Protein: 9g Fiber: 1g % Cal. from Fat: 24% % Cal. from Carbs: 71%

Strawberry Banana Nut Loaf Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 cups flour 
• 1 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1 Tablespoon cinnamon 
• 2 cups sugar 
• 4 eggs 
• 1 cup oil 
• 2 cups frozen sliced strawberries (thawed) 
• 1 over-ripe banana, mashed well 
• 1-1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional - you may not want to put this in if you know of any nut allergies) 

Instructions: 

1. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and sugar. 
2. Stir in 4 beaten eggs, oil, strawberries, banana, and nuts. 
3. Combine all ingredients until well moistened. Pour into 2 greased loaf pans. 
4. Bake @ 350 degrees for 65 minutes. Cool before removing from pans. Makes 2 loaves!

Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Bread Recipe

Ingredients: 

• 3 cups flour 
• 4 teaspoons baking powder 
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 
• 1-1/2 cups rolled oats 
• 4 eggs 
• 1/2 cup honey 
• 2 cups bananas 
• 2/3 cup oil 
• 2 cups blueberries 

Instructions: 

1. Combine dry ingredients. Stir in oats. Blend honey, oil, eggs, and bananas in blender. 
2. Add to dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed. Stir in blueberries.
3.  Pour into 2 greased loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. 
4. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Refrigerate cooled bread before slicing.

Apricot Coffee Cake Recipe

Although not a "scratch" recipe, this is a quick, easy, delicious coffeecake.

Ingredients:

• 1 package white or yellow cake mix 
• 3 eggs 
• 21-ounce can apricot pie filling 
• 1/3 cup brown sugar 
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon 
• 1 cups pecans or walnuts, chopped fine 

Instructions:

1. Combine cake mix, eggs and pie filling until well blended. 
2. Spread in 9 x 13-in. greased pan. Combine brown sugar, cinnamon and nuts; sprinkle over top. 
3. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until done.

Angel Food Donuts Recipe

Ingredients: 

• 3/4 cup sour cream 
• 1/4 cup milk 
• 1 cup sugar 
• 3 eggs 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla 
• 4 cups sifted flour 
• 2 teaspoons baking powder 
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 

Instructions: 

1. Combine cream and milk; beat until foamy. 
2. Gradually add sugar and eggs, beating until sugar is dissolved. 
3. Stir in vanilla and sifted dry ingredients. 
4. Chill for 1 hour. Roll 1/2-inch thick. Cut out doughnuts. 
5. Fry in deep hot fat (365°) until brown. Drain. Makes about 2-1/2 dozen.

How to make Angel biscuits recipe

Ingredients:

• 5 cups flour 
• 1 teaspoon baking powder 
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1 tablespoon baking powder 
• 3 tablespoons sugar 
• 3/4 cup shortening 
• 1 package yeast 
• 1/2 cup warm water 
• 2 cups buttermilk 

How to Make Angel Biscuits?

1. Mix dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Cut in shortening. 
2. Dissolve yeast in warm water, then add to buttermilk. Stir liquid into flour mixture until well moistened. 
3. Roll dough on a floured surface to 1/2-inch thick. Cut with 2- or 3-inch cookie cutter. Place on an 11x15-inch sheet. Cover and let double in size. 
4. Makes a large batch. Bake 12 minutes at 400°. Dough will keep for several days in the refrigerator, covered. 
5. These are an unusually light and fluffy biscuit.