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French Toast




Source of Recipe


Barefoot Contessa






Recipe Introduction


This is absolutely the best french toast I have ever eaten.





List of Ingredients



• 6 extra large eggs
  
• 1 1/2 cups half & half
  
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  
• 1 tablespoon good honey
  
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  
• 1 large loaf challah or brioche bread
  
• SERVE WITH:
  
• Praline syrup (see my recipe)
  
• confectioners sugar
  
• raspberry jam
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
   
2. In large shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, half & half, orange zest, vanilla, honey, and salt. Slice the challah in 3/4 inch thick slices.
   
3. Soak bread in egg mixture for approx 5 minutes turning once.
   
4. Heat 1 Tablespoon butter and 1 Tablespoon oil in large saute pan over medium heat. Add the soaked bread and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
   
5. Place the cooked french toast on a sheet pan and keep warm in the oven until ready to serve with syrup or jam.