PUFFED FRENCH TOAST

The Crystal Palace

2 whole eggs

2-1/2 T. sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

2 c. milk

1 c. flour

2-1/2 tsp. baking powder

12 slices Texas style toast, cut in half diagonally

cinnamon sugar mix (4 tsp. cinnamon + 3/4 c. granulated sugar)

Mix eggs, sugar, salt, vanilla, and milk until blended. Slowly add flour and baking powder; mix until smooth. Dip bread in batter. Fry in hot skillet with 1" oil until browned. Drain on paper towels; roll in sugar mix.