BAKED ORANGE PECAN FRENCH TOAST

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This is my friends and family's favorite special breakfast!

Provided by Steve Norgaard

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 eggs
2/3 c orange juice
1/3 c milk
3 Tbsp orange liqueur
1/4 c sugar
1 Tbsp orange zest
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp nutmeg
12 thick slices french bread
1/3 c butter, melted
1/2 c chopped pecans
powdered sugar for garnish
fresh fruit for garnish
syrup

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, orange juice, milk, orange liqueur, sugar, orange zest, vanilla and nutmeg.
  • 2. Dip each slice of French bread in mixture, turning to coat both sides.
  • 3. Place soaked bread slices in a single layer on an ungreased 15x10 jelly roll pan. Pour any remaining mixture over bread.
  • 4. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • 5. Next morning: Preheat oven to 375 F
  • 6. Divide melted butter evenly between two 9x13 glass baking dishes and spread to completely cover the bottom of dishes.
  • 7. Place soaked bread slices in a single layer in the two dishes and sprinkle with pecans.
  • 8. Bake on middle rack in oven for 20 minutes. Do not turn slices over.
  • 9. Remove from baking dishes, sprinkle with powdered sugar (if desired) and serve with a variety of syrups

Rk Bro
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I can't wait to try this recipe for my next brunch party.


Baqir Ayaz
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I'm going to try making this French toast with different types of bread, like brioche or challah.


PAKISTAN HISTORY
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover bread.


david njuguna
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I'm not a huge fan of pecans, but I still really enjoyed this French toast.


Sumxcaira Saleem
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I made this French toast exactly as the recipe said and it turned out perfectly.


Almamun Hitler
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This French toast is so moist and fluffy. It's the perfect comfort food.


Muhmmad Ashraf
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I love that this recipe uses fresh oranges. It really makes a difference in the flavor.


Michelle Clelland
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The orange and pecan flavors in this French toast are a perfect combination.


kedrick kabungo kabwe
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe the next time I have guests over for breakfast.


Akbar Popal
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion breakfast or brunch.


Rakesh Kumar
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I made this French toast for a brunch party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it.


Alamgir Oman
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My kids loved this French toast! They said it was the best they've ever had.


Lutfur Rahman
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's now my go-to French toast recipe.


Yurk Martinez
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This is the best French toast recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I highly recommend it!


Jam Imran
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite!


Shah Vai
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My family loved this French toast! It was so flavorful and moist.


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