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Perfect French Toast Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
Juice of 1 medium orange (about 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cognac (optional)
1 tablespoon sugar
Zest of 1 lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of freshly ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt
6 1-inch-thick slices bread, such as brioche, sliced 1-inch or sour dough
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
Pure maple syrup (optional)
Directions:
Directions:
1. Whisk together eggs, milk, juice, vanilla, cognac, sugar, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
2. Place bread in a shallow baking dish large enough to hold layer. Pour egg mixture over bread; soak 10 minutes. Turn a few minutes more or until soaked through.
3. Preheat oven to 200 degrees Place a wire rack on a baking Sheet.
Place 2tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skill
Fry half the bread slices until golden brown.
Place in oven while cooking remaining bread. Wipe skillet with
Remaining butter, oil, and bread. Keep in oven until ready to serve
Serve with or confectioners’ sugar or maple syrup, if desired.
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Number Of Servings:
Serves 6

 

 

 

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