French Toast Star Stacks

Serves 4

12 thick slices bread
2 eggs
1/3 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
40g unsalted butter
3 bananas, sliced diagonally maple syrup, to serve

Using a 9cm star-shaped cutter, cut 1 star from each bread slice. Whisk eggs, milk and cinnamon in a bowl. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

Dip 1 bread star in egg mixture to coat, allowing excess to drain. Place on prepared tray. Repeat with remaining bread stars and egg mixture.

Melt half the butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat until foaming. Cook bread stars, in batches, for 2 to 3 minutes each side or until golden, adding extra butter if needed. Transfer to a plate. Cover to keep warm.

Layer stars and banana on plates. Drizzle with maple syrup. Serve.