Caramelized Sourdough French Toast

Ingredients:

• Half a round loaf (approximately 22 cm in diameter) of sourdough bread
• 4 large eggs
• 0.5 cups of sour milk or kefir
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 3 tbsp. granulated sugar
• 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.5 - 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter + more as needed
• Maple syrup, for serving

Preparation:

1. Cut the bread into 8 large wedges. In a large baking dish, combine the eggs, buttermilk, cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Add the bread and turn occasionally until completely coated, about 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 120°C (250°F).
2. Place the powdered sugar in a fine-mesh sieve. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add half the bread and sprinkle generously with powdered sugar. Cook, turning frequently and dusting with powdered sugar, until golden brown and caramelized, 10-12 minutes (add more butter to the skillet if needed).
3. Transfer the French toast to a baking sheet and keep in a warm oven. Add another 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan and repeat with the remaining bread. Serve the French toast with maple syrup.