Classic French Toast

Ingredients:

• 3 to 4 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 6 (1-inch-thick) slices challah bread
• unsalted butter and/or vegetable oil
• confectioners' sugar
• berries
• pure maple syrup, warmed

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 375°. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with the milk. Slowly draw a slice of bread through the custard mixture once or twice and set it on a plate. Repeat with the remaining slices, stacking as you go. Let stand until the custard mixture is absorbed. Heat a griddle or large nonstick skillet and grease well. Carefully add as many slices as as will fit in a single layer and cook over moderately high heat until browned on both sides, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet and repeat with the remaining slices. Bake the french toast for 4 to 5 minutes, or until puffed and just firm to the touch when lightly pressed. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve immediately with berries and maple syrup.