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Grand Marnier French Toast

Source of Recipe


From "Bon Appétit: Entertaining with Style"



List of Ingredients



• 4 large eggs
  
• ¾ cup half-and-half
  
• ¼ cup Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur or frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
  
• 2 Tbsp sugar
  
• 1 Tbsp grated orange peel
  
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
  
• 8 ¾-inch-thick French bread slices
  
• 4 Tbsp (½ stick) butter
  
• Powdered sugar
  
• Warm maple syrup
  






Instructions



1. Whisk first 6 ingredients to blend in medium bowl. Dip each bread slice into egg mixture and arrange in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Pour remaining egg mixture evenly over bread. Let stand until egg mixture is absorbed, at least 20 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover bread and refrigerate.)
   
   
2. Place baking sheet in oven and preheat to 350°F.
   
   
3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
   Add 4 bread slices to skillet and sauté until cooked through and brown, about 3 minutes per side. Place on baking sheet in oven to keep warm. Repeat cooking with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 4 bread slices. Transfer French toast to 4 plates. Sift powdered sugar over. Serve with maple syrup.
   
   Makes 4 servings