Orange French Toast

Orange french toast puts a twist on cinnamon bread.

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs, lightly beaten
  • ¾ cup orange juice
  • ½ cup half-and-half cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 8 thick slices cinnamon bread
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
Orange French Toast

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Procedure

  1. In a shallow bowl, combine the eggs, orange juice, half-and-half, sugar, vanilla, and orange peel.
  2. Dip both sides of bread into egg mixture; let soak for 5 minutes.
  3. Place in a greased 15 × 10 × 1 in (38 × 25 × 2.5 cm) baking pan.
  4. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  5. Uncover, and drizzle with butter.
  6. Bake at 325 °F (163 °C) for 35–40 minutes or until browned.