French Toast with Coconut Syrup

(recipe by Alyssa Griffeth calls for batter to made in blender, I just used a whisk and I thought it was just fine!)

2 eggs
1/2 c. milk
1 t vanilla
1/8 c. + 1 T flour
loaf French bread, sliced thick (we only used 4 slices, and think the thick Texas toast bread would work well too!)

Blend well and place in a shallow bowl.  Dip bread and place on a grease, hot skillet.  Flip over and brown.  Serve with hot syrup

Coconut Syrup
1/2 c. butter
3/4 c. buttermilk
1 c. sugar
1/2 t baking soda
1 t coconut extract

In a medium saucepan place butter and melt, add buttermilk, and sugar.  Once sugar is dissolved boil one minute longer.  Remove from heat and add soda and extract stirring constantly.  It will bubble up!  Continue to stir syrup and let rest a few min's before serving. 

The French toast recipe is OK, nothing extra special BUT the recipe for the coconut syrup is outstanding and can think of many used besides French toast, this one is a keeper for sure!