Red Velvet

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf of bread cut into 1/2 to 1in slices (I prefer egg bread like challah or brioche)
• 1 cup milk
• 2 eggs beaten
• 1/2 to 1 teapsoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Directions:

Combine beaten eggs and milk into a small mixing bowl and whisk together. Add dry ingredients and vanilla and whisk again. Place some of the mixture in a shallow soup dish and dip the bread in the mixture on both sides. Place slices on a non-stick skillet and grill until brown. Serve warm and top with warm maple syrup, butter, and powdered sugar.

Voilà! This is a guaranteed way to make any overnight guest feel loved and special.

We can’t take credit for this recipe. It comes from the wonderful website, Break Or Bake. My apologies for it being posted so late.

Ingredients:

• 1 & 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted & slightly cooled
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°. Lightly grease or line 12 muffins cups.

In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in melted butter, milk, and vanilla. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in chocolate chips. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.

Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean. Serve warm.