Almond French Toast

• 4 large eggs
• 1 13 cups half-and-half
• 4 teaspoons sugar
• 12 teaspoon vanilla
• 18 teaspoon salt
• 1 14 cups sliced almonds (5 oz.)
• 8 slices thick challah
• 3 tablespoons butter

1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat to 275 degrees F.
2. Whisk together eggs, half and half, sugar, vanilla and salt in a large shallow dish until well combined.
3. Spread almonds on a large plate.
4. Soak 4 slices of bread in the egg mixture, turning over once, until saturated.
5. Working with 1 slice at a time, remove the bread, letting the excess egg mixture drip off, then dredge in almonds to coat both sides, gently pressing to help adhere.
6. Transfer to a plate or wax paper.
7. Repeat procedure with remaining 4 slices.
8. Heat 1 1/2 Tbs butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until foam subsides, then cook 4 bread slices, turning over once, until almonds and bread are golden brown, 5-6 minute.
9. Add the remaining 1 1/2 Tbs butter and cook the remaining 4 slices in the same manner.
10. Transfer the cooked French toast to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while cooking the last 4 pieces.

eggs, sugar, vanilla, salt, almonds, challah, butter

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/almond-french-toast-177590 (may not work)