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BANANA BREAD FRENCH TOAST

French toast in itself is a decadent brunch, but using banana bread really jazzes up this morning treat. Feel free to use caramel sauce or clear honey instead of maple syrup.

SERVES 4

BANANA BREAD

• 280g plain flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 115g butter
• 150g brown sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 5 ripe, mashed bananas

FRENCH TOAST

• 3 eggs
• 3 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract or paste
• 2 tbsp butter
• Icing sugar, for dusting
• Maple syrup, to serve

You will need a 23 x 13cm loaf pan, lightly greased. Preheat an oven to 180°C/160°C fan/350°F/Gas 4

Make the banana bread by combining the flour, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl. In a separate medium bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Stir in the eggs one at a