Step 1

Break four eggs into a shallow bowl. Add half & half or cream and vanilla. Beat together well.

Step 2

Heat a skillet large enough to hold two slices of bread (about a 10" works well) over medium heat. Add 1 tblsp butter to skillet.

Step 3

While butter is melting, place a slice of bread into egg mixture and allow it to sit for a few seconds soaking up the eggy mixture. Turn over to second side.

Step 4

Lift bread with spatula and place in heated skillet. Repeat with second slice of bread.

Step 5

Cook 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

Step 6

Turn and cook approximately 2 minutes on second side. Repeat with remaining two slices of bread and tblsp of butter.

Step 7

Transfer to serving plate. Top with powdered sugar or syrup.