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perfect french toast

Fairy62 avatar
Recipe by
Jean Fisher
@Fairy62
OFallon, IL

Got this recipe from Everyday Food on line. Delicious with maple syrup or just a sprinkling of powdered sugar.

yield 3 - 6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For perfect french toast

  • 6 lg
    eggs
  • 1 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1/4 c
    orange juice, fresh
  • 2 Tbsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    orange zest
  • 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon, ground
  • small pinch
    freshly grated nutmeg
  • pinch
    salt
  • 6 slice
    brioche or such, sliced 1 inch thick - preferably day-old
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter, unsalted
  • 4 Tbsp
    vegetable oil

How To Make perfect french toast

  • 1
    Whisk together eggs, milk, juice, vanilla, sugar, zest, cinnamon, nutmeg & salt in a bowl. Set aside.
  • 2
    Place bread in a shallow baking dish large enough to hold bread slices in a single layer.
  • 3
    Pour egg mixture over bread. Soak 5 minutes. Turn slices over; soak 5 minutes more.
  • 4
    Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet, and set aside.
  • 5
    Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the bread slices until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • 6
    Transfer to wire rack. Place in oven while cooking remaining bread. Wipe skillet and repeat with remaining butter, oil, and bread. Keep in oven until ready to serve.
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