Croissant French Toast

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup half-and-half or milk
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 4 day-old croissants halved lengthwise
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter - (1/4 stick)
• Powdered sugar
• Maple syrup

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk first 8 ingredients in medium bowl. Add croissants to egg batter and turn until thoroughly coated.

Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add croissants and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Sift powdered sugar over. Serve with maple syrup.

This recipe yields 4 servings.