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Make the French toast: Whisk the egg yolks, milk, vanilla, orange juice and zest, brown sugar, cinnamon, garam masala and a pinch of salt in a large glass baking dish.
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Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Put a wire rack on a baking sheet and place in the oven.
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Set a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon butter.
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While the butter melts, prick a few holes on each side of a slice of bread with a fork.
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Lay it in the egg mixture and, using either a fork or your hands, push the bread into the egg mixture so the bread loosens up a little and soaks up the liquid.
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Flip and repeat.
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Using a slotted spatula or tongs, pick up the bread, allowing the excess egg mixture to drip off, and lay it in the hot pan.
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As the first side is cooking, 2 to 3 minutes, push chocolate chips and chopped dates into the soft, uncooked side of the bread.
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Be assertive!
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Then flip and cook 2 to 3 more minutes.
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Remove and set on the rack in the oven to stay warm.
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Repeat with the remaining slices of bread, adding more butter to the pan if needed.
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Meanwhile, make the syrup: Combine the maple syrup and bourbon.
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Warm it in the microwave, if you want.
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(You can make the syrup the night before; store in a jar in the fridge, then warm before serving.)
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Photograph by Kat Teutsch
