Chocolate French Toast

from Donna Hay, The Instant Cook

Serves 4
16 slices soft baguette
100 g (3 1/2 ounces) dark chocolate, melted
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup (2 1/2 ounces) milk
2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, sifted
unsalted butter for frying
confectioners’ sugar, extra, for dusting

1. Spread half the baguette slices with the melted chocolate and sandwich together with the remaining slices.
2. Combine the eggs, milk and confectioners’ sugar, then dip the sandwiches into the mixture.
3. Cook in a large buttered frying pan over medium heat for 2 minutes each side or until golden.
4. Serve warm and dusted with confectioners’ sugar.