Lemon Basil french Toast w/ Lemon Maple Syrup

Lemon Basil French Toast Recipe
Serve this French toast along with the lemon syrup recipe listed below or with a favorite type of maple syrup.
Ingredients for the French Toast Recipe:
4 eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
zest from 1 lemon
1 tablespoon fresh lemon basil - chopped fine
1 to 2 tablespoons butter
8 slices French bread - 1” thick, day old bread
Directions for the French Toast Recipe:
In a medium size bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, lemon zest and lemon basil.
Melt the butter in a large frying pan placed over medium heat. Non-stick cooking spray may be used in place of the butter to coat the frying pan if desired.
Dip each slice of bread into the batter being sure to coat each side evenly.
Place the bread into the frying pan and cook until well browned on both sides.
Add additional butter to the pan if necessary to prevent the French toast from sticking.
Lemon Syrup Recipe
Use this syrup with French toast, pancakes and waffles.
Ingredients for the Lemon Syrup:
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon basil - chopped fine
Directions for the Lemon Syrup:
In a small bowl mix together the lemon juice and sugar until all the sugar has been dissolved.
Stir in the lemon basil.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.