Fluffy French Toast with Orange Syrup Recipe

Name: Fluffy French Toast with Orange Syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 1-inch-thick egg bread slices (about 1 1-pound loaf); 2 cups half and half; 6 eggs; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3/4 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated orange peel

Servings: persons

8 1-inch-thick egg bread slices (about 1 1-pound loaf)
2 cups half and half
6 eggs
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated orange peel

1
Generously butter large roasting pan.
2
Arrange bread in single layer in prepared pan, fitting closely together.
3
Beat half and half, eggs, cinnamon and nutmeg to blend in medium bowl.
4
Pour egg mixture over bread.
5
Cover pan and refrigerate until bread absorbs mixture, turning once, about 3 hours.
6
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
7
Keep refrigerated.)
8
Preheat oven to 400F.
9
Uncover pan and bake French toast until tester inserted into center of bread comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
10
Meanwhile, stir orange juice and cornstarch in small saucepan until smooth.
11
Add sugar and stir over medium heat until thick, about 8 minutes.
12
Add butter, lemon juice and orange peel and stir until butter melts.
13
Recut French toast into 8 separate slices.
14
Serve with warm orange syrup.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 1-inch-thick egg bread slices (about 1 1-pound loaf), 2 cups half and half, 6 eggs, 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Fluffy French Toast with Orange Syrup falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fluffy French Toast with Orange Syrup

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