French Toast

12 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf challah Bread
  • Melted butter, to oil griddle
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 orange, zested and juiced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
  • Orange Bourbon Butter, recipe follows
  • 1 pound unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons orange flavored liqueur (recommended: Cointreau)
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 3 tablespoons orange zest

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut challah bread in 1-inch thick slices.
  2. 2
    Allow to sit out for awhile to dry out.
  3. 3
    Heat griddle to 350 degrees F and lightly brush with a butter soaked piece of paper towel.
  4. 4
    Combine eggs, heavy cream, orange zest and juice, cinnamon and ground nutmeg in a shallow wide dish.
  5. 5
    Dip the slices of bread into the egg mixture allowing it to soak in on both sides.
  6. 6
    Transfer to each piece to the hot griddle and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
  7. 7
    Try to flip only once.
  8. 8
    Serve with Orange Bourbon Butter.
  9. 9
    Cream the butter in a mixer.
  10. 10
    Add the bourbon and orange zest and mix well.
  11. 11
    Leave at room temperature and serve with the French toast.

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