Anna Jones Almond Milk French Toast

2 free-range or organic eggs
125ml unsweetened almond milk
1 vanilla pod, or 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
4 thick slices of good bread or brioche
A knob of coconut oil or butter
2 tbs ricotta cheese
1 unwaxed lemon
Runny honey, to serve (optional)

Break the eggs into a bowl and whisk in the almond milk and vanilla. Pour into a deep baking tray and lay all four slices of bread in the mixture. Leave to soak for a minute.

Put a pan on a medium heat and add a good knob of coconut oil or butter. Turn the bread over and leave for another minute to soak up the mixture, then carefully lower into the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes on each
side until golden and crisp, taking care when you flip it, as the bread will be quite delicate.

Pile two slices on each plate, dot with ricotta and grate over the zest of the lemon. Top with honey, if you like things sweet.

Recipe via Anna Jones.