Baked Orange French Toast Osceola Mill House

15m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
35m
Ready In

Recipe: #17494

February 20, 2015

Categories: French Toast



"Orange baked French Toast is a fun, tangy, and tasty alternative to regular French toast. From the RSVP section of Bon Appetit from the Osceola Mills House, Gordonville, PA. Times do not include chilling time."

Original is 4 servings
  • FOR SAUCE

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (327.5 g)
  • Calories 586.5
  • Total Fat - 30.7 g
  • Saturated Fat - 16.1 g
  • Cholesterol - 369.5 mg
  • Sodium - 486 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 61.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 4.4 g
  • Sugars - 31.7 g
  • Protein - 17.9 g
  • Calcium - 277 mg
  • Iron - 3.6 mg
  • Vitamin C - 47.2 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.4 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

In a large bowl whisk together zest, juice, sugar, vanilla, triple sec, eggs, half-and-half, and a pinch of salt.

Step 2

Arrange bread slices in one layer in a glass baking dish, 13x9x2-inches.

Step 3

Pour mixture over bread, turning slices to coat, and chill, covered, 4 hours or overnight.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 400F.

Step 5

Brush large baking sheet with butter.

Step 6

Using a slotted spatula arrange bread in one layer on baking sheet, leaving at least 2 inches between each slice, and bake in middle of oven 5 minutes. Rotate pan and bake 5 minutes more. Turn bread over and bake 5 minutes more. Rotate pan and bake until bread is puffed and golden, 5 minutes more.

Step 7

Make sauce while bread is baking.

Step 8

In a small saucepan cook the butter, marmalade, and triple sec over low heat, stirring, until butter is melted.

Step 9

Drizzle french toast with sauce and serve with syrup.

Tips


No special items needed.

Editorial Notes

The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.


  • For a more intense orange flavor, use freshly squeezed orange juice.
  • For an extra sweet topping, try using orange marmalade with honey instead of regular marmalade.

  • Substitute coconut milk for half and half for a vegan-friendly option. The benefit of this substitution is that it allows the recipe to be vegan-friendly, while still providing the same creamy texture as the original recipe.
  • Substitute almond extract for vanilla extract for a nutty flavor. The benefit of this substitution is that it adds a nutty flavor to the recipe, while still maintaining the sweet flavor of the original recipe.

Cinnamon French Toast In the large bowl whisk together zest, juice, sugar, vanilla, triple sec, eggs, half-and-half, and a pinch of salt. Add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the mixture. Arrange bread slices in one layer in a glass baking dish, 13x9x2-inches. Pour mixture over bread, turning slices to coat, and chill, covered, 4 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 400F. Brush large baking sheet with butter. Using a slotted spatula arrange bread in one layer on baking sheet, leaving at least 2 inches between each slice, and bake in middle of oven 5 minutes. Rotate pan and bake 5 minutes more. Turn bread over and bake 5 minutes more. Rotate pan and bake until bread is puffed and golden, 5 minutes more. Make sauce while bread is baking. In a small saucepan cook the butter, marmalade, and triple



Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus - This salty and savory side dish is the perfect accompaniment to the sweet and tangy orange French toast. The bacon adds a delicious smoky flavor that pairs well with the orange zest and marmalade in the French toast. Plus, it adds a nice crunchy texture to the meal.


Fruity Spinach Salad: This light and refreshing salad is the perfect complement to the salty and savory bacon-wrapped asparagus and the sweet and tangy orange French toast. The spinach is a great source of vitamins and minerals, while the addition of fresh fruit such as strawberries, oranges, and blueberries adds a sweet and tangy flavor that pairs well with the other dishes. Plus, the addition of a light vinaigrette dressing ties all the flavors together.




FAQ

Q: How long should the French toast chill for?

A: The French toast should chill for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.



Q: What type of bread is best for French toast?

A: Thick-cut, stale bread such as brioche, challah, or sourdough is best for French toast. The bread should be at least a day old.

6 Reviews

ConnieCaters

Made two servings, cutting down the recipe, but made the full amount of sauce after reading the reviews. Very tasty, and just about melted in my mouth. Delicious!

5.0

review by:
(5 Jan 2021)

Mikekey

Made as written and it turned out delicious. Loved the orange flavor.

5.0

review by:
(2 Nov 2020)

Northwestgal

This is quite good, and we all loved it. If baked the appropriate amount of time, the inside is puffy and melts in your mouth! Yum. The extra orange syrup doesn't make a great deal, so next time I'll double it (so we don't have to ration it out). And next time I'll butter my pan better because the middle pieces stuck to the baking pan. They still tasted fabulous, but a lot of the egg coating was gone....my mistake for being too lazy and not thoroughly buttering the pan. Thank you, lazyme. We loved this French Toast recipe!

5.0

review by:
(12 Oct 2020)

CariAnn

This was a delicious breakfast and one I will enjoy again! I didn't add the triple sec. Still tasted great without it.

5.0

review by:
(10 Dec 2019)

BrownieBar

I left out the Triple Sec, but otherwise made following to a tee. What a tasty breakfast we had! Makes breakfast worth making!

5.0

review by:
(12 Sep 2018)

KATO BABY

I love french toast and this beautiful creation does not disappoint. Seriously, it was so good, that I had to force myself to stop eating it. So much flavor. The toast puffed up beautifully, it was light, tender and fluffy. Thanks so much for sharing a new family favorite. Even the picky dh enjoyed it. My granddaughter & I enjoyed the nice subtle orange flavoring. The maple syrup, takes it over the top. Thank so much for sharing another winner. Made for Beverage Anyone? Tag Game.

5.0

review by:
(23 Mar 2015)

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Fun facts:

The Osceola Mill House in Gordonville, Pennsylvania is a popular tourist destination. It was founded in 1790 by Abraham Stoltzfus, and is the oldest continuously operating mill in the state.

The Triple Sec liqueur used in this recipe is a popular ingredient in many classic cocktails, such as the Margarita and the Cosmopolitan. It was originally created in France in 1834 and is now enjoyed around the world.