Bourbon Ball French Toast

Recipe courtesy Lynn's Paradise Cafe, Louisville Kentucky

Show: Throwdown with Bobby FlayEpisode: Breakfast

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (5)

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Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 1 hr 0 min

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Ingredients

Batter:

6 eggs
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

French Toast:

1 (16-ounce) loaf firm textured bread, preferably a baguette
Canola oil, for frying
Bourbon Vanilla Custard, recipe follows
Chocolate syrup
Kentucky Bourbon Whipped Cream, recipe follows
1 pint fresh sliced strawberries
1 cup toasted pecan halves

Directions

For the batter: Beat all batter ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl. Set aside.

For the French Toast: Slice the baguette into 18 thick slices. Soak the slices in the batter for about 3 minutes, turning to coat evenly on each side. Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Lift the bread from the batter and place it in the hot pan. Add only enough slices to fit easily in the pan. Saute on both sides until golden brown. Keep warm until all slices have been cooked.

Place 3 slices on each plate. Drizzle with warm Bourbon Vanilla Custard. Garnish with chocolate syrup and Kentucky Bourbon Whipped Cream. Top with sliced strawberries and toasted pecan halves. Serve immediately.

Bourbon Vanilla Custard:

2 cups half-and-half

1 cup heavy cream

4 large egg yolks

1/2 cup sugar

4 teaspoons cornstarch

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/3 cup Kentucky bourbon

Heat half-and-half and whipping cream in a small saucepan over low heat, until the mixture begins to simmer. Remove from heat and set aside.

Whisk egg yolks, sugar and cornstarch in a stainless steel bowl for about 2 minutes or until the mixture thickens and lightens in color. Slowly pour the hot cream into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Return the custard to the saucepan and place over low heat. Stir constantly until the mixture reaches 170 degrees F. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and bourbon. Serve immediately or hold over a hot water bath.

Yield: 3 1/2 cups

Kentucky Bourbon Whipped Cream:

2 cups heavy cream

3 tablespoons powdered sugar

3 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon

Whip cream in well chilled mixing bowl just until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and bourbon and whip just long enough to incorporate. Taste and adjust flavors. Chill until ready for use.

Yield: 3 cups

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Kathleen TIFFIN, OH 01-13-2010
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An Extra Special Treat!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

French toast will never be the same. Lynne's Bourbon Ball French Toast ruins you for the "every day" kind with maple syrup,... etc. Our family attends a convention in Louisville, KY every year and are always on the lookout for good food and restaurants that are easy on our wallet. After watching the breakfast Throwdown on TV 3 yrs ago I knew Lynne's was a must try. We arrived there on a Tuesday around 2 pm or so. I ordered the Bourbon Ball French Toast. Due to the slow time of day for customers, It was exceptionally good. On Saturday about the same time of day, we returned. Once again I ordered the B.B.F.T. But, this time, the whole restaurant was "hopping" busy. We had to wait a lot longer for our orders to come. My BB French Toast was still very good, but, just slightly soggy in the middle...probably due to the slightly melting whipped cream and slower service. I still gave the recipe 5 stars because I know what it looks and tastes like when full attention is paid to it. In the 2 yrs that we have eaten at Lynn's, our family and friends have accumulated about 25 meals from the menu. No one has been disappointed. Everything is very good and with Lynne's ecletic decor and attached shop to look around in, it's also a lot of fun. Read more
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Theresa Little Rock, AR 01-07-2009
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The VERY Best French Toast EVER!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Wow! This is the stuff that you eat and then dream about for a long time afterwards. I had this at Lynn's Paradise Cove in... Louisville - I was an out of towner there. My son told me about the cook off there and those entrees were noted on the menu as well. As someone who always orders French Toast - I can actually say this was the best I have EVER had! The custard and bourbon chocolate swirls alternating with real whip cream was "to die for" and removed the need for syrup altogether. Can't wait to return to Louisville to have this again!! If you are making this recipe and not liking it - you must be doing something wrong! Read more
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Davena LaGrange, KY 12-25-2007
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Unbelievable
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Had this at Lynn's for breakfast. It was simply amazing. Can't wait to try it at home for the family.
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Anonymous 10-14-2007
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Not a hit with my family
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

This recipe was not liked by any of the members of my family. It had a very awkward taste and the custard sauce did not go... well with the french toast.Read more
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Anonymous 10-30-2006
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Woah Momma!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This is delicious! a little more time required than a regular french toast but it's worth it for a special day! Don't... forget the strawberries they add a wonderful balance to the bourbon.Read more