French Bread French Toast With Peach Puree - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. frozen unsweetened peaches, thawed
2 Tbsp. strawberry or raspberry jam
1 loaf French or Italian bread (about 14 inches long and 3 1/2 inches wide)
4 eggs
3 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
about 1 Tbsp. butter
about 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil

Preparation

In a food processor, coarsely chop the peaches.
Add the jam; process briefly to blend.
Set aside.
Slice the bread on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices.
In a shallow dish, beat the eggs, milk and vanilla together.
Soak the bread, a few slices at a time, in the egg mixture.
Be sure the bread is thoroughly soaked. In a large skillet (preferably nonstick), warm 1 teaspoon of butter in 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium high heat until the butter is melted.
Add 4 slices of bread; cook until golden on both sides.
Repeat for the remaining bread, using the remaining butter and oil, plus more if needed.
Dust the toast with confectioners sugar; serve with the peach sauce.
If desired, the peach sauce can be briefly warmed before serving.