As a mother and baker, Mary Mackay knows that many of our Christmas memories are wrapped up in food. Shes constantly creating recipes that will become new favorites at Terra Breads.
This years treat list includes decadent German stollen with rum-soaked raisins ($15.95), a holiday cookie tin that includes citrus fig sablé cookies and chocolate crackle cookies made with stout ($19.95) and a choice of either fruit or chocolate cherry panettone loaf.
Heres her recipe for what might become a Christmas morning tradition in homes across Vancouver.
Chocolate Cherry Panettone French Toast
1 large egg
3/4 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp granulated sugar
4 slices Terra Chocolate Cherry Panettone
8 tsp unsalted butter
In a small bow, whisk together a batter of egg, milk, vanilla extract, salt and sugar. Transfer batter to a pie plate.
Heat two 10 to 12 skillets over medium heat.
Soak the panettone slices in batter, about 15 seconds per side. Allow excess batter to drip off.
When skillets are hot, swirl 2 tsp of butter in each skillet, then place one slice of soaked panettone in each. Cook until golden brown, about 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side.
Repeat with remaining slices. Serve warm and finish with your favourite toppings.
