Almond French Toast

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon almond extract 
• 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 3 tablespoons butter 
• 3 tablespoons canola oil 
• 3  eggs 
• 3 tablespoons flour all-purpose
• 12 slices bread french thick
• 1 cup milk 
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 1 cup slivered almonds 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• sauce pan
• whisk

Directions

1. Place almonds in a small saucepan over low heat. Tossing frequently, toast until lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Remove from heat, and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, flour, salt, baking powder, almond extract and vanilla extract. Soak bread slices in the mixture until saturated.
4. Place slices in a shallow pan. Refrigerate slices approximately 1 hour.
5. Heat canola oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. One at a time, press one side of soaked bread slices in the almonds to coat. Fry bread slices on both sides until golden brown. Dust with confectioner's sugar before serving,