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BANANA BREAD FRENCH TOAST

By Valerie Osterhoudt

Real Estate Agent with Johnson Real Estate, Inc. RES.0761759

August 31, 2008 07:17 AM

I've decided to post the recipe, because it was just too good not to. This morning, I was craving french toast, but didn't have white bread, wheat bread, any of the *normal* breads. I made banana bread last night (without nuts) and thought what do I have to loose. It was SOOO good, I'm not going back to white bread again.

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

water

2 slices of Banana Bread.. any thickness you wish

Beat eggs, vanilla, and a splash of water together until well blended . Place banana bread in mixture until well coated, and the egg has been absorbed.

Then place bread on griddle over medium heat and cook both sides. Remove from griddle and serve warm with confectionery sugar and maple syrup.

Once you try this, there is NO going back to the *white bread*.

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Valerie Osterhoudt is a Cromwell Residential Realtor who can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Middlesex County of CT and surrounding areas. Please visit http://www.ctrealtormls.com/ for all your real estate needs.

Valerie Osterhoudt, ABR - Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - 860.635.0387 #2 - valerierealtor@sbcglobal.net

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Valerie Osterhoudt

Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Andy, Make it with *fresh* homemade banana bread.. I think that is the trick. This recipe caught me totally off guard to be so good.

Sep 01, 2008 12:55 AM

Valerie Osterhoudt

Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Laura... I get recipes by trial and error. This one was done out of necessity... no white or wheat bread around.

There are a few groups already dedicated to recipes. Check out the groups I posted to above.

Sep 01, 2008 12:57 AM

Aslan Realty Advisors, LLC

Fort Myers, FL

Staying a step ahead with Pride!

This was one of my favorites growing up...used to let the bananas get old so mom would make banana bread.

If your the gourmet....try this out!

"Heavenly" Banana Bread Pudding

2 bananas, overripe
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3 cups leftover angel food cake, cut into cubes

enough butter or cooking spray to grease the pan

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Grease an 8-x-8 baking dish (or several small ramekins).
Line the baking dish with very thin slices of banana. I used 1/2 of a medium sized banana to cover my 8-x-8 pan.
Place rest of bananas in a large bowl. With a fork mush until you have achieved a smooth consistency. Alternatively, you could puree the bananas in a food processor first. This particular batch was whipped up on New Year's Day, and I was hoping to make the least amount of noise as possible.
Next, add eggs — one at a time — whisking throughly between each egg.
Stir in milk.
Whisk in brown sugar, allowing it to dissolve. Add in cinnamon.
Add in the angel food cake. Make sure all the pieces are coated. Let the cake sit for 10 minutes in order to absorb the liquid.
Pour cake mixture into pan and place into oven.
Bake for 30 minutes or until an inserted knife comes out clean.

Sep 01, 2008 10:14 AM

Valerie Osterhoudt

Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Paige... I bet you didn't know that bread pudding is my second favorite dessert... right after creme brulee. I'll have to try this recipe soon. Thanks for sharing.

Sep 01, 2008 11:03 AM

Heather Fitzgerald

REALTY WORLD-Harbert Company, Inc. - Greenwood, IN

REALTOR Greenwood Indiana Real Estate

This sounds great. can't wait to make this. Thanks for sharing.

Sep 01, 2008 02:52 PM

Valerie Osterhoudt

Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Heather, When you do try it, I'd like to hear back on this blog with a comment as to *your* thoughts.

Sep 01, 2008 10:29 PM

Diana Lyons

Blacksburg, VA

Yummy, yummy,yummy!! I bet Cinnamon swirl bread would make good french toast as well. I need to get creative.

Mistakes do help create masterpieces sometimes! I remember the days (not to long ago) when there was no money for groceries and what ever was in the pantry was for dinner. Many nights included tomato sauce over something (I got pretty good at creating sauces).

Oct 02, 2008 12:43 PM

Valerie Osterhoudt

Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Diana.. Yes, one does need to become creative, and unfortunately in these times we are down to the bare essentials. I like the idea of Cinnamon Swirl Bread. I'm going to give that a try next time.

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Oct 02, 2008 01:16 PM

Marlene Pellegrini

Norwich, CT

Thanks for the recipe. I will give it a try. I wonder if pound cake might work too, for a variety, or a cinnamon bread!?!

Oct 06, 2008 07:32 AM

Valerie Osterhoudt

Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Marlene.. I've tried cinnamon bread.. that is good, never tried (yet) pound cake. I just had again this weekend the banana bread for french toast.. I'm hooked on that right now.

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Oct 06, 2008 11:11 AM

Cheryl Powell - The Powell Team

Southern Homes of The Carolinas - The Powell Team - Harrisburg, NC

Concord,Harrisburg & Charlotte NC Area Real Estate

That sounds DELICIOUS Valerie! Next time I make banana bread I'm going to give it a try.

Oct 07, 2008 11:13 AM

Valerie Osterhoudt

Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Cheryl.. I dont' think you will be disappointed. The banana bread gives such a different taste.. it just melts in your mouth. I'd be interested to hear what you think after you try it.

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Oct 08, 2008 01:36 AM

Julie Kippen

Vernal, UT

The banana bread pudding sounds good. I love angel food cake. Never thought of making banana bread french toast. I guess I should have read this when I was at home in Idaho a few weeks ago. I even made banana bread.

Oct 08, 2008 06:00 AM

Valerie Osterhoudt

Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Julie.. There is nothing stopping you from making banana bread again.. and this time you have another way of serving it.

valerie osterhoudt

Oct 08, 2008 11:54 AM

No Longer Active in Staging. No Longer Staging

Hickory, NC

Oh my, Valerie! You are just way too resourceful in the kitchen. Girl, I am starving now, I love anything banana. Thanks and God bless,

Oct 10, 2008 06:19 AM

Gene Mock

Associate Broker ~ Premier Team, KW Realty - Leesburg, VA

GRI, CRB, CRS, ABR, CIPS, TRC, SFR, SRES

wow - what a great idea to use banana bread for french toast! thanks Valerie

Oct 11, 2008 07:16 AM

Valerie Osterhoudt

Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Cheryl.. This recipe, I made out of desparation... had no white bread and didn't want the banana bread to go bad, was just a fluke. Now it has become a monthly breakfast treat. I hope you enjoy it.

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Oct 13, 2008 02:16 AM

Valerie Osterhoudt

Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

To all that read the recipe for Banana Bread Pudding by Paige Rausch.. this is a must try, but double the batch.. it will be gone in no time. I just tried it and it was great...

Oct 14, 2008 10:26 AM

Kara Casamassina

International Property Management Group, LLC - Aiken, SC

Boomers and beyond

Hi Valerie - I miss your recipes! I made your 'french toast' not too long ago - it was great. Been meaning to tell ya :)

Apr 20, 2009 12:56 PM

Valerie Osterhoudt

Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT

ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Kara.. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I made a Caribbean french toast once.. with pineapple juice instead of milk, and coconut instead of cinnamon. Was different, but not my best experiment.

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