Mariposa French Toast

4 pieces Texas Toast
3 eggs
1/2 c milk
2 T sugar
1/4 t cinnamon
1/8 t nutmeg
1/8 t cardamom
syrup:
2 c brown sugar
splash of brandy
walnut pieces (optional)
spray cream

Direction: Cut bread in half, diagonally. In medium saucepan, melt brown sugar on low heat. When melted, add walnut pieces until candied.

In medium mixing bowl whisk eggs until smooth. Add other ingredients. Whisk together well, make sure to incorporate plenty of air into the egg mixture. In medium to large fry pan, coat bottom with oil, and turn heat to low. Pour egg mixture into flat bottomed bowl. Dip several pieces of bread into eggs, being sure to coat both sides. Place bread in pan and watch carefully. Turn when bottom is browned. Remove from pan when both sides are brown. Place on plate covered with paper towel to drain any grease.

Using slotted spoon, remove walnuts from sugar mixture and reserve. Keeping heat on low, pour a splash of brandy into sugar and stir vigorously. Remove from heat and pour immediately onto individual servings of french toast. Top with walnuts and spray cream.