Cherry French Toast - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 eggs
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. cherry preserves, orange marmalade or raspberry jam
16 slices thin, firm-textured bread
1 Tbsp. margarine or butter
fruit-flavored syrup (optional)

Preparation

In a shallow bowl, beat together the eggs and milk; set aside. Spread 1 tablespoon of preserves on 8 slices of bread.
Top each with remaining bread, pressing together lightly.
Dip filled bread into egg mixture, coating both sides.
In a skillet or on a griddle, cook bread in hot margarine or butter over medium heat about 2 minutes on each side.
Add more butter or margarine as needed.
Serve with fruit-flavored syrup.