Grilled French Toast Kebabs

Ingredients

• 4 servings berry syrup 
• 4 servings butter melted
• 4 large eggs 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 0.8 cup milk whole
• 1 lb day-old pain au levain 
• 1 lb day-old pain au levain 

Equipment

• bowl
• paper towels
• whisk
• grill
• skewers
• tongs
• wooden skewers

Directions

1. Soak 12 wooden skewers (10 to 12 in.) in water to cover for 20 minutes; drain. Meanwhile, heat a grill to medium (350).
2. Cut enough bread into 1-in. chunks, including some crust on each, to make 2 qts; save extra for other uses.
3. Whisk milk, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl to blend.
4. Mix in bread to coat, then thread onto skewers.
5. Oil cooking grate, using tongs and an oiled wad of paper towels. Grill skewers, covered, until browned, turning once, 3 to 4 minutes.
6. Serve with butter and syrup and dust with powdered sugar if you like.