The days have been just a little crazy around here lately. Ole Sweetie-Pi's youngest daughter announced her and her fiance's intentions to be married this September and then asked if I be willing to help her with the food, along with several of her friends and family. Of course, I'm thrilled to be included and have spent countless hours scouring cookbooks and the net and delving into the recipes and food memories of friends for the best of the best. In spite of the stresses and the many moments of uncertainty, I am loving every minute of this!
As it happened, while looking for girly-girl recipes, I discovered this delightful waffled French toast with strawberry butter recipe. It's included in Best of the Best, The Recipe Hall of Fame cookbook, edited by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley. I love the reddish-pink butter, smiles, and who doesn't love waffles or French toast. This would be perfect for a special occasion breakfast with "just the girls."
Waffled French Toast with Strawberry Butter
(from Best of the Best,The Recipe Hall of Fame Cookbook)
I halved the recipe for the two of us, but I'll give you the recipe as written.
1/2 cup milk
4 eggs
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt (I omitted)
2 tablespoons butter, melted (I omitted)
1/4-1/2 teaspoon vanilla (my addition)
8-10 slices bread
Preheat waffle iron and grease if necessary.
In a shallow bowl (I use a pie plate) with a flat whisk, combine milk, eggs, sugar and salt, then melted butter. Dip bread slices, one at a time, in egg mixture and drain. Bake in waffle iron 2-3 minutes, until brown. Serve with Strawberry Butter.
Strawberry Butter
1/2 pound butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered (confectioners') sugar
10 ounces frozen strawberries, thawed and drained
Combine all in a mixer or food processor until smooth and creamy. This is best served at room temperature, but can be stored in fridge for several weeks. Yields 2 1/2 cups.
Now that is a recipe to remember. How sweet and perfect for the occasion Katy.
ReplyDeleteThat does sound like a perfect recipe for just the girls. Congrats on the upcoming wedding. I think sweetie pie's daughter has picked a great helper :-)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Both to your stepdaughter (I assume?) and to YOU for being asked to help out! These waffles look just perfect for a bridal shower. Or a Sunday morning. you know. Whatever comes first :P
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like there's some busy times ahead for you Katy! Congratulations to Ole Sweetie Pie's daughter on her upcoming wedding. She's picked the perfect person to help make wonderful food for the special event.
ReplyDeleteI have the cookbook you used in my collection too and have never made these waffles...they sure do look yummy! :)
The strawberry butter sounds delicious! I just froze most of a flat of strawberries; this would be a great way to use them.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the upcoming wedding!
Oh, that's fun!! I'm totally making this...I'd love a girly-girl brunch w/ my mom & sisters & daughter & niece w/ this as the star!! YUM :D
ReplyDeleteCongrats Katy. Sound like you are going to be really busy. I love this recipe and I really love the strawberry butter. I'll save a Martini for you.
ReplyDelete*Hugs*
Thanks for another yummy recipe. It will probably be quicker than regular French toast. Good luck with the wedding. She couldn't have picked a better cook to help her.
ReplyDeleteI think girli-girl recipes can be difficult to pick. This looks wonderful. Congratulations and have fun planning.
ReplyDeleteLooks fabulous! What a great idea... who woul dhave thought of a waffled French Toast... and I love flavored butters... I make them routinely too... will definitely have to try this! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteStrawberry butter sounds amazing! Yum!
ReplyDeleteoh yum, that looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteI nned to make this for my husband or hide it from him forever. What a grand way to use the strawberries (so ripe now) and this is my husband's favorite brunch. Congrats on the wedding planning. September is a beautiful month for a wedding!
ReplyDeleteAwesome girly-girl dish. Strawberry butter sounds delightful.
ReplyDeleteYour step-daughter asked the perfect person (you) to help with the food preparations. No doubt, you will do it with love and it will be wonderful.
Waffled french toast and strawberry butter served with it..love it!!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you Katy to be asked to help with the food prep for the wedding.
Congrats to your stepdaughter! How exciting for everyone! I hope you will keep us in the loop and share your findings and experience.
ReplyDeletebtw, both Babygirl and the twins would enjoy this! My boys aren't afraid of pink. hee-hee!
~ingrid
Congrats Katy, the strawberry butter sound wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous treat. I love strawberry butter and will have to try your recipe to see if mine is ready to be retired. I hope you are having a great day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteHey Katy, Hope you doing fine..blog hopping after a long time..love the idea of strawberry butter..do check out my latest post.
ReplyDeleteHow yummy this looks, and so easy! The strawberry butter is perfect for these "waffles". :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the wedding Katy; it will be fun and work too, but I bet you'll enjoy it.
Our son Kyle is getting married the 17th of this month and I'm doing the rehearsal dinner. It will be a casual dinner, but it's still lots of work!
Congratulations to the happy couple! This would be a fabulous way to start the morning!
ReplyDeleteHello Katy! how are you???
ReplyDeleteHope everything is fine there!
Miss you! :)
Strawberry butter sounds so delicious and this waffle is making me so hungry!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful butter! It's just perfect for waffles! We always have one egg day and one pancake/waffle day on the weekends. I think I'll pick up some strawberries when I'm working at farmers market tomorrow and make this on Sunday! ;)
ReplyDeleteSimple and sweet, look great!
ReplyDeleteMimi