FREEZE STICKS RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter an angel food cake pan. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon; transfer half to a second bowl and mix in the raisins.Using an electric mixer, beat the sugar and 2 sticks butter to combine, about 2 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla. Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Mix in the sour cream until just combined (the batter should be very thick). Scoop half the batter into the prepared pan, spreading to evenly distribute it, and sprinkle with the walnut mixture. Top with the remaining batter and sprinkle with the remaining topping. Bake for 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F and bake until a skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes more. Let the cake cool completely in the pan. Un-mold the cake and wrap in plastic. Freeze for up to 3 days. An hour and 15 minutes before serving, let thaw to room temperature. If desired, warm in a 375 degrees F oven.

Steps:

• Cut each piece of bread into thirds; place in a single layer in an ungreased 13x9-in. dish. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon. Pour over bread; soak for 2 minutes, turning once. If desired, coat bread with cornflake crumbs on all sides. , Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Freeze until firm, about 45 minutes. Transfer to an airtight freezer container and store in the freezer., To use frozen French toast sticks: Place desired number on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 8 minutes. Turn; bake 10-12 minutes longer or until golden brown. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if desired. Serve with syrup.