French Toast & Hugs

Shyam making French toast in Times Square

NYC Cops love their French toast

Shyam Yadav and his dog Daisy started the gang French Toast and Hugs. They've held events in Santa Monica, New Zealand, Downtown Los Angeles, New York and India. His next FTX event is July 4 weekend in Philadelphia at Love Park.

French Toast

For best results, choose a good challah (egg bread) or a firm, high-quality sandwich bread, such as Arnold Country Classics White or Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Hearty White. Thomas’ English Muffin Toasting Bread also works well. If you purchase an unsliced loaf, cut the bread into 1/2-inch-thick slices. To prevent the butter from clumping during mixing, warm the milk in a microwave or small saucepan until warm to the touch (about 80°). The French toast can be cooked all at once on an electric griddle, but may take an extra 2 to 3 minutes per side. Set the griddle temperature to 350° and use the entire amount of butter for cooking.

8 large slices hearty white sandwich bread or good-quality challah


1 1/2 cups whole milk, warmed


3 large egg yolks


3 Tablespoons light brown sugar


1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

2 Tablespoons unsalted butter , melted, plus 2 Tablespoons for cooking


1/4 tsp table salt


1 Tablespoon vanilla extract

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