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Cranberry Irish French Toast with Whiskey Butter

Leftover spotted dog or soda bread is turned into french toast and served with a cranberry orange sauce and homemade whiskey butter.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Irish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 416kcal
Author Karrie | Tasty Ever After

Ingredients

FOR THE CRANBERRY ORANGE SYRUP:

  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar

FOR THE WHISKEY BUTTER:

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 6 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Irish whiskey
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

FOR THE IRISH FRENCH TOAST:

  • 1 loaf Spotted Dog, cut into ½ inch slices
  • 4 eggs
  • ¼ cup whole milk or half & half
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2-3 tablespoons unsalted butter, separated

extra powdered sugar to sprinkle over top

    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    FOR THE CRANBERRY ORANGE SYRUP:

    • Put cranberries, orange juice, and sugar in small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to medium heat and gently cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally and mashing cranberries with the back of a spoon. Strain the mixture into a small bowl with a wire mesh strainer, pushing the mixture with the back of the spoon. Set aside.

    FOR THE WHISKEY BUTTER:

    • In a small bowl, whip the butter and powdered sugar together until fluffy. Add the vanilla and whiskey and continue to whip until thoroughly combined. Set aside.

    FOR THE IRISH FRENCH TOAST:

    • Heat oven to 200F/93C degrees.
    • In a shallow pie plate or casserole, beat the eggs. Add the half & half, vanilla, and ground cinnamon and mix well.
    • Put 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. While butter is melting, place a slice of bread in the egg mixture and let soak on each side for 30 seconds. Place soaked bread slices in melted butter and fry on each side for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Put cooked slices on baking sheet and place in oven to keep warm. Continue process with remaining slices of bread.
    • Place 3 slices of bread on each place, pour desired amount of the Cranberry Orange Syrup over the bread, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and place a tablespoon of whiskey butter on top.
    • Enjoy with strong coffee or even a cup of Irish coffee, if you're trying to keep it real.

    Notes

    Try these recipes with the Irish French toast:

    Nutrition

    Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 210mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 930IU | Vitamin C: 34.3mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1.2mg