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Orange Kissed French Toast

Here's how you make Orange Kissed French Toast
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 15m
  • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons liqueur (orange-flavored liqueur, such as Grand Marnier)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (plus more for serving)
  • Coarse salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk
  • 6 tablespoons oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus more for serving)
  • 1 loaf (20 ounces) brioche bread (cut into 1/2-inch slices)
  • Pure maple syrup, for serving
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a large shallow dish, beat eggs with a fork.

  • Step 2: Beat in liqueur, sugar, large pinch of salt, and orange zest and juice. Add milk and beat until combined.

  • Step 3: In a large heavy skillet, heat 4 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat until sizzling.

  • Step 4: Gently dip brioche, one slice at a time, into egg mixture to coat and add to skillet (do not crowd pan).

  • Step 5: In batches, cook until golden brown on both sides, 5 minutes per batch, flipping once.

  • Step 6: Transfer to a paper-towel-lined wire rack.

  • Step 7: Repeat with remaining brioche, adding remaining oil and butter as needed. (Reduce the heat if brioche is browning too quickly.)

  • Step 8: Serve with butter and sugar and/or maple syrup.

  • Step 9: Makes 12 slices.


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