Double-Cinnamon French Toast

3 tb Unsalted butter

2 ts Ground cinnamon

3 lg Eggs

1 c Whipping cream or half and

-half 2 ts Vanilla extract

4 sl (3/4-to 1-inch-thick)

-cinnamon bread or egg bread Bring syrup, 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon cinnamon to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Boil 2 minutes. Whisk eggs, cream, vanilla, 3 tablespoons maple syrup mixture and remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon in bowl. Place bread slices in large baking dish. Pour

egg mixture over; turn to coat. Pierce bread in several places with fork. Let stand 5 minutes. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bread and cook until brown, about 3 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon butter to skillet. Turn over bread and cook until brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to plates. Serve with remaining syrup. Bon App?tit December 1993 -----