FRENCH TOAST Serves 4. 1 large egg 1 tbs butter, melted 3/4 c milk 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbs white sugar 1/3 c all purpose flour 4-6 3/4" thick slices challah, or other airy thick-cut bread, preferably day-old or oven-dried. Beat eggs in a flat-bottomed bowl or piepan. Whisk in butter, then milk, sugar, vanilla and flour. Soak bread in batter, 10 seconds per side, before grilling in a buttered skillet or griddle over medium heat.