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Pain Perdu Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Cut bread into 24 (3/4-inch-thick) diagonal slices.
Step #2 Whisk together eggs & next 5 ingredients until well mixed.
Step #3 Place bread slices in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish; pour egg mixture evenly over slices.
Step #4 Let stand 30 mins or until liquid is absorbed.
Step #5 Remove bread slices from egg mixture, letting excess drip off.
Step #6 Cook bread slices, in batches, in a lightly greased nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat 2 mins on each side or until golden.
Step #7 Place bread slices on baking sheets; keep warm in a 200° oven.
Step #8 Cook Champagne In a large-ish saucepan over high heat until reduced by half.
Step #9 Gradually stir in the syrup; cook over low heat/flame until mixed & warm.
Step #10 Arrange bread slices on serving plates; top this with raspberries, if desired, blueberries and, cream cheese.
Step #11 Drizzle evenly with syrup mixture.
Step #12 Garnish, if desired.
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