courtesy of Whole Foods
Ingredients
4 large eggs
3/4 cups half and half
1/4 cup Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur or frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp grated orange peel
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
8 – 3/4" thick french bread slices
4 tbsp (1/2 stick) butter
powdered sugar
cinnamon apple cranberry and rum topping recipe
Whisk the first 6 ingredients to blend in medium bowl. Dip each bread slice into egg mixture and arrange in 13x9x2 glass baking dish. Pour remaining egg mixture evenly over bread. Let stand until egg mixture is absorbed, at least 20 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
Place baking sheet in oven and preheat to 350˚F. Melt 2 tbsp butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 brad slices to skillet and sauté until cooked through and brown, about 3 minutes per side. Place on baking sheet in oven to keep warm. Repeat cooking with remaining 2 tbsp butter and 4 bread slices. Transfer french toast to plates. Sift powdered sugar over. Serve with maple syrup or cinnamon apple cranberry and rum topping.
