Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Serves 4.

INGREDIENTS

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup grand marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 8 slices homemade-type whole-wheat bread
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter for frying
    accompaniments:
  • confectioners' sugar for dusting
  • warm maple syrup

    DIRECTIONS

    Preheat oven to 250° F.


    In a large shallow baking dish whisk together eggs, orange juice, milk, liqueur, brown sugar, and nutmeg. Add 4 bread slices and soak 2 minutes. Turn slices over and soak 2 minutes more. Transfer soaked bread slices to a tray and repeat procedure with remaining 4 bread slices.


    In a large heavy skillet heat 1 1/2 tablespoons butter over moderate heat until foam subsides and cook half of coated bread slices until golden, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer French toast as cooked to a baking sheet and keep warm in oven. Cook remaining bread slices in same manner.


    Dust French toast with confectioners' sugar and serve with syrup.