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One last teaser for tonight, folks. What do you think would motivate somebody to deliberately leave bread out on the counter, all cut up? And who in their right mind would mix sixteen eggs with a cup of milk, half a cup of honey, a half-teaspoon of cinnamon, a half-teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a pinch of nutmeg... and then just walk away?
See you tomorrow, folks. https://awoo.space/media/9MmUm8Jz888T1_roXqs https://awoo.space/media/uhxjpOXaPYYrgezeS3A
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I don't know about you, but the wicked slept great last night, so let's get started. Half a cup of honey and half a cup of apricot jam got started without the stars this morning. They just contain themselves, and they've even invited some diced fruit to join in the fun! Slow down, folks! Save some for the after-party! https://awoo.space/media/GKx0hgrHIPCzgjbpkeE
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Not to be outdone, the rest of the preserves and some cream cheese are getting into a slow fold over in Studio B with a quarter cup of honey, and you know they're going to get the rest if the chopped apricots involved by the end of the show. That's how we do things around here. https://awoo.space/media/VkpKERo2eVkXEc8sIE4
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Meanwhile, our eggs and milk and friends have had a chance to come together all night and form a velvety custard base. The cinnamon and nutmeg, both hydrophobic, have had plenty of time to get used to their situation, and they've assured me they're both enjoying themselves immensely in here. Let's let these kind folks get warm after a chilly night. https://awoo.space/media/KJEbbm-1JTDbkDHibkY
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Uh-oh. First crust in the custard. Just couldn't wait any longer, and who could blame it? https://awoo.space/media/Pp6fQWNCKoiXMJW04zo
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And since I'm a little behind -- things go fast on set -- I'll jump right to the action, here in the pan. Staled bread, or dried if you're in a hurry, will soak up a bunch of custard, all the way through, which then has to coaxed in the pan just to set the egg.
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And now, the money shot. Yes, @lexyeen, you guessed it, it's pain perdu, what we call French toast. One slice just couldn't contain itself, and you can see the cream cheese it's covered in. The other's more sedately draped itself in apricot compote, ready for the taking. https://awoo.space/media/tsAu65KltpH-OA_P5k0
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And here's the stack, those thirteen slices down by half before we even made it to the table. https://awoo.space/media/heFY6889jxPA43MReEU
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But wait, what's this? Some of the custard, lacking a crust to dance with, has opted to show off what it can do all in its own! Look, there it goes, into the pan with all that browned butter! Is this legal? Is the camera still rolling? Hide the kids! https://awoo.space/media/T-rDHjzRbMG8C0oG92Y
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Wow, folks, check this sweet little omelette out. Sweet and savory, this finisher makes a great extra for the set. And that's a wrap!
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And here's the before and after shots on the set. https://awoo.space/media/C--onOvMX5uZbLnLu10 https://awoo.space/media/g_eO0-uN-ZyeVhszDTQ