Orange French Toast de Luxe

A square photo of a plate with three French toast slices with orange stacked on top of each other.

A quick orange French toast made with raisin bread, warm spice, honey, and fresh orange zest. Great for brunch and ready in 15 minutes.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Lunch

Cuisine Dutch, European Cuisine

Servings persons

Calories 204 kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic

Instructions

In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs with the orange juice, Cointreau, light brown sugar, and cinnamon until well combined.
2 eggs, ½ orange juice, 1 teaspoon cointreau, 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dip each slice of raisin bread into the egg mixture. Soak for at least 1 minute on each side.
4 slices raisin bread
Let the extra egg mixture drip off briefly.
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
2 tablespoons butter
Fry the bread in the butter for about 1 minute per side, until golden brown.
Drizzle with honey, sprinkle with orange zest, and serve right away.
1 tablespoon honey, 1 orange

NOTES

1. How long should I soak the bread? Soak the bread for at least 1 minute on each side. That gives the center time to absorb the egg mixture.

2. Why drain the bread before frying? Draining removes extra egg mixture from the surface. This helps the French toast cook golden instead of turning pale and soft.

3. Can I make this for kids or pregnant woman? Yes. But leave out the Cointreau. The orange juice, zest, and cinnamon still give plenty of flavor.

4. What can I use instead of Cointreau? Grand Marnier or Licor 43 both work well. You can also leave the liqueur out completely.

5. Storage

Serve the French toast right away for the best texture. If you need to wait briefly, keep the cooked slices warm in a 210 °F (100 °C) oven. Add the honey and orange zest just before serving.

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