May 2018- Cooking with Rum

May 2018- Cooking with Rum

Mother’s day will soon be here, why not start planning to start her day the right way, even before she gets out of bed? This Rum-Soaked French Toast recipe is a sure way to show her how special she is. Just remember that you don’t have to wait for Mother’s Day to pamper her!

Rum-Soaked Texas French Toast

The idea behind this French toast is to soak as much rum into each slice of toast as possible; creating a golden, crispy crust and a soggy rummy interior. The bread should be fully saturated by the time you fry it.

Ingredients:

6 slices Texas Toast

4 Eggs

½ Cup Whole Milk, separated

2 oz. Cinnamon

4 Tablespoons Dark Rum, separated

2 Tablespoons Butter

4 Eggs

Whipped Cream and Confectioner’s Sugar optional 

Directions:

Beat the four eggs in a bowl. Add ¼ cup of milk, cinnamon and three tablespoons of dark rum. Soak a piece of the Texas toast in the mixture. Allow the toast to soak for 2-3 minutes, then turn the toast over for 30 seconds. Allow the bread to soak completely.

Over medium heat, melt ½ tablespoon of butter. Sear one side for a minute, then the other, then continue to cook, flipping as needed until both sides are a medium golden brown. Repeat the same process for each slice of toast.

Place slices of toast on a plate, pour the additional tablespoon of rum over the slices of toast, sprinkle confectioner’s sugar, add whipped cream and garnish with fresh berries. Serve Rum- soaked French Toast with warm maple syrup.

Bon Appetite Mom!

-Article written by Chef Susan Whitley- 

Hello, my name is Susan Whitley, I am passionate about great foods and beverages. I love finding recipes that incorporate my favorite ingredients and sharing the results with my friends and family.

Through this monthly column I will do my best to inspire you to incorporate the spirit of the tropics into your everyday cooking.

Sue@gotrum.com