BAKED ORANGE FRENCH TOAST

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Categories     Bread     Egg     Breakfast     Bake     Kid-Friendly

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 eggs
2/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup half and half or milk
3 tablespoons orange liqueur
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
12 thick slices French bread or Challah
1/3 cup melted butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans
powdered sugar
fresh strawberries or other fruit for garnish

Steps:

  • Whisk eggs in a large bowl and add orange juice, milk, liqueur, sugar, zest, vanilla, and nutmeg. Dip each slice of bread in mixture, turning to coat. Place bread in single layer on ungreased 15x10 inch jelly roll pan. Pour any remaining mixture over bread. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. When ready to bake preheat oven to 375 degrees. Divide melted butter between two 13x9 inch glass baking dishes and spread to cover bottom. Place bread in a single layer in the two dishes. Sprinkle pecans evenly over both dishes. Bake on middle rack for 20 minutes. Do not turn over. Raise temperature to 400 degrees and bake for 10 more minutes or until edges are brown and crisp. Serve on warm plate. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, garnish with fresh fruit and syrup,.

Ryley Cambridge
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This was a great recipe! The french toast was delicious and the orange flavor was a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Saya Omer
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This recipe is a keeper! The french toast was so light and fluffy, and the orange flavor was just right. I will definitely be making this again.


ItzLuna122 12
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I'm not a big fan of orange flavored foods, but this french toast was surprisingly good. The orange flavor was subtle and not overpowering. I would definitely make this again.


Samad Malik
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This is a great recipe for a special breakfast or brunch. The orange flavor is a nice touch and the french toast is cooked to perfection.


Farhan ali Farhan ali
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the french toast always turns out perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Adrita Ridhi
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! The french toast is light and fluffy, and the orange flavor is perfect.


Nahom Adane
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Delicious! The orange flavor is a nice twist on traditional french toast. I will definitely be making this again.


Shanti Maya Bishwakarma
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This is my new favorite french toast recipe! The orange zest adds a wonderful flavor and the bread is so fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kinzee Sanderfer
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I made this for a brunch party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique orange flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jenarae
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This baked orange french toast was a hit with my family! The orange flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the bread was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.