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Orange French Toast
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Whether baked, fried or boiled, the dependable egg comes through in every situation. No matter what Mom is in the mood for, you’ll find a match for her desires and your skill level. Use a bakery-style loaf of bread, which you can cut into the thickness needed.
All this family favorite needs is a dusting of confectioners’ sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup. The orange zest adds just a touch of citrus. For added flavor, stir 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier into the egg mixture. Not a citrus fan? Add a generous dash of cinnamon instead.
-- Jeanne Besser
Hands on time: 25 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Serves: 6
Ingredients:
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5 eggs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups milk or half-and-half
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 (inch-thick) slices challah, brioche or white bread
1 tablespoon butter
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and coat lightly with nonstick spray.
In a very large bowl, beat eggs. Add sugar and mix well to incorporate. Add milk, vanilla, orange zest, nutmeg and salt and stir well to combine. Add 1/2 the bread and let it soak, making sure to coat both sides, for 5 minutes.
In a large skillet or griddle over medium heat, melt butter. Add the soaked bread and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden. Transfer to baking sheet and keep warm in the oven.
While slices are cooking, soak the remaining 3 slices of bread. Cook as directed above.
In a very large bowl, beat eggs. Add sugar and mix well to incorporate. Add milk, vanilla, orange zest, nutmeg and salt and stir well to combine. Add 1/2 the bread and let it soak, making sure to coat both sides, for 5 minutes.
In a large skillet or griddle over medium heat, melt butter. Add the soaked bread and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden. Transfer to baking sheet and keep warm in the oven.
While slices are cooking, soak the remaining 3 slices of bread. Cook as directed above.
Nutrition:
Per serving: 211 calories (percent of calories from fat, 35), 9 grams protein, 24 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber, 8 grams fat (3 grams saturated), 187 milligrams cholesterol, 287 milligrams sodium.
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