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Add half of the butter and melt until it begins to foam.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture for about 10-15 seconds per side, allowing it to soak up the custard without becoming completely mushy.","group":"Cooking","title":"Dip each slice of bread","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Place the soaked bread onto the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and slightly crisp. Repeat with the remaining bread and butter.","group":"Cooking","title":"Place the soaked bread","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"Using day-old bread prevents the French toast from becoming soggy. 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