Painted French Toast

It's time to add a little creativity to our traditional French toast. It's super easy, not to mention a load of fun with this painted version that will have Mom smiling ear to ear.

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• Assorted liquid food colors
• 4 new small nontoxic paintbrushes
• 8 slices white bread
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Pour 1/4 cup egg mixture into each of 4 small bowls, reserving the remaining mixture in a shallow dish. Add the desired amount of different food color to each bowl.
    
2. Paint a message and/or design on each bread slice with the desired colored egg mixture. Dip the painted bread into the reserved egg mixture.
    
3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bread, in batches, and cook for 1-1/2 minutes per side, or until golden, adding more butter as needed.