Buttermilk French Toast

By markemilw

Serve with fresh berries and a dusting of confectioners' sugar.

Ingredients

• 8 large eggs
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier, optional
• 2 loaves French bread
• Unsalted butter, for frying

Preparation

Step 1

Combine eggs, buttermilk, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, sugar, and Grand Marnier in a medium bowl. Whisk together until thoroughly combined.

Cut bread on an angle into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Dip in egg mixture until soaked through to center. Chill, covered, on a baking sheet for 1 hour.

In a large frying pan over medium heat, heat a small amount of butter. Cook slices in batches until golden brown on both sides. Keep warm in oven on lowest setting until ready to serve.