Title: Almond french toast hearts
 Categories: Breakfast
      Yield: 2 Servings
 
      6    1" thick slices bread
    1/4 c  Milk
      2    Eggs, beaten
    1/2 ts Almond extract
      2 tb Butter or margarine
           Sifted powdered sugar
           Fresh strawberries (opt)

-----------------------ALMOND BUTTER----------------------------
      1 c  Butter, softened
      3 tb Sifted powdered sugar
      1 ts Almond extract
 
  Cut a heart shape from each bread slice, using a 3 1/2" heart shaped
  cookie cutter. Reserve bread trimmings for other uses.
  
  Combine milk, eggs and almond extract in a shallow dish; stir well.
  Dip 3 heart shaped bread slices into egg mixture, turning to coat
  both sides.
  
  Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet or on a hot griddle;
  arrange the 3 slices of bread in the skillet, and cook over medium
  heat 3 minutes on each side or until golden.  Transfer to a serving
  plate, and keep warm.
   Repeat procedure with remaining bread slices, egg mixture and butter.
  Sprinkle French toast with powdered sugar.
  
  Spoon Almond Butter into a pastry bag fitted with a decorative tip
  and pipe butter onto center of each heart, if desired. Garnish with
  fresh strawberries if desired.
  
  For Almond Butter: Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl;
  beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth. Chill until
  slightly firm but still soft enough to pipe.