Very Vanilla French Toast

• 1 cup milk
• 1 (3 ounce) package vanilla pudding mix
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 8 slices thick bread
• 2 teaspoons butter or 2 teaspoons margarine
• powdered sugar, if desired
• Buttermilk Syrup
• 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. For syrup, melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add buttermilk, corn syrup, and sugar. Stir and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
2. Remove from heat; add vanilla and baking soda. Syrup will be foamy. Let stand for 5-10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a shallow dish, whisk together milk, pudding mix, egg, and cinnamon for 2 minutes or until well blended.
4. Melt butter on hot griddle or in a skillet. Dip bread in mixture, coating both sides.
5. Cook over heat for 2-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
6. Serve with syrup and powdered sugar or with fresh fruit and whipped cream.
7. Store leftover syrup in refrigerator.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/very-vanilla-french-toast-136751 (may not work)