Ingredients
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4 large eggs
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3/4 cup half-and-half
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1/4 cup Grand Marnier (or other orange-flavored liqueur) or 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed (or other orange-flavored liqueur)
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1 tablespoon orange peel, grated
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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8 French bread, sliced (3/4-inch-thick)
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons butter
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powdered sugar
Instructions
- Whisk first 6 ingredients to blend in medium bowl.
- Dip each bread slice into egg mixture and arrange in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
- Pour remaining egg mixture evenly over bread.
- Let stand until egg mixture is absorbed, at least 20 minutes.
- (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
- Place baking sheet in oven and preheat to 350°F.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
- Add 4 bread slices to skillet and sauté until cooked through and brown, about 3 minutes per side.
- Place on baking sheet in oven to keep warm. Repeat cooking with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 4 bread slices.
- Transfer French toast to 4 plates.
- Sift powdered sugar over.
- Serve with maple syrup.