Wentelteefjes (French Toast The Dutch Way)

• 8 slices day-old white bread
• 1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• salt, to season
• 2 tablespoons icing sugar
• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 ounces butter (more if needed)
• extra icing sugar, to serve (confectioner's sugar)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

1. In a bowl, whisk the milk with the lightly beaten eggs, a pinch of salt, the icing sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
2. Remove the crusts from the bread, and lay the slices in a shallow dish.
3. Pour the milk mixture over the bread and let stand for 30 minutes.
4. Melt the butter in a skillet and fry the bread slices on both sides until golden, being careful they don't break.
5. Serve immediately, sprinkled with extra icing sugar and cinnamon.

white bread, milk, eggs, salt, icing sugar, lemon zest, vanilla extract, butter, extra icing sugar, cinnamon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/wentelteefjes-french-toast-the-dutch-way-125088 (may not work)