Hint of Orange French Toast

By Potterfan1029

Our daughter and son-in-law have their own sugar works in Vermont, so we always have a supply of maple syrup, which makes this breakfast favorite even better. This recipe can be expanded to feed a crowd.

Ingredients

• 4 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick)
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Confectioners’ sugar and/or maple syrup, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Place the bread in an 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. ln a small bowl, beat the eggs, milk, orange juice, orange peel and vanilla. Pour over bread; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. In a large skillet, cook French toast in butter over medium heat for 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve with syrup if desired.