Baked Orange French Toast Osceola Mill House
"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."
Ingredients
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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.
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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.