hazelnut crusted french toast

before our recent trip to oregon,

dawn told me about the famous breakfasts

at the multnomah falls lodge.

however, our timing was early evening,

not breakfast.

i read their online menu, and have had visions of

hazelnut crusted french toast ever since.

well, we made some today.

to make your own,

use your favorite french toast recipe

with this twist:

dredge the batter-soaked bread

in finely chopped hazelnuts before frying.

the lodge serves theirs with

marionberries & lemon curd,

although with chopped peaches & nectarines

and maple syrup, ours was delicious.

i think you could use any finely chopped nuts:

pecans, almonds, walnuts, macadamia nuts,

even peanuts {served with grape jelly}.

y u m

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