Orange French Toast Ii
Elevate your classic breakfast with the zesty twist of *Orange French Toast II*, a bright and flavorful spin on traditional French toast that’s perfect for any morning. This quick and easy recipe combines a luscious custard made with fresh orange juice, fragrant orange zest, and warm cinnamon, creating a citrus-infused masterpiece. Thick slices of bread are dipped into the velvety mixture, then seared to golden perfection in butter, offering a crisp exterior and soft, flavorful center. Top it off with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup for a delightful balance of sweetness and tangy orange zest. Ready in just 30 minutes, this vibrant breakfast recipe is ideal for weekend brunch or when you want to add a little sunshine to your morning routine. Keywords: French toast recipe, citrus breakfast, orange French toast, brunch ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large Eggs
- 0.75 cup Milk
- 0.5 cup Orange juice
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 8 slices Bread slices
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional)
- 4 tablespoons Maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sugar until well combined.
Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
Dip one slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are well coated but not overly saturated.
Place the dipped bread onto the heated skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes.
Repeat with the remaining bread slices, adding more butter to the pan as needed.
Serve the orange French toast warm, dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with maple syrup, if desired.
Enjoy your delightful citrus-infused French toast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1433 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.2 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.3 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 640 mg | 213% | |
| Sodium | 1542 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 199.7 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 94.7 g | ||
| Protein | 48.7 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 699 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1125 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
