Grand Marnier French Toast

Photo: Shirley Rogers

Ingredients

8 eggs

4 egg whites

1 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 cups milk

2 tablespoons Grand Marnier

Zest from 2 oranges

2 loaves sweet French bread

Nutmeg

Powdered sugar

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl whisk together the eggs, egg whites, sugar and salt. Add the milk, Grand Marnier and orange zest. Whisk again.

Slice the bread into 1 inch slices and dip in the mixture until the bread is saturated, approximately 1 minute. Arrange on a baking sheet and set aside for 1 hour. If time permits, prepare the night before and refrigerate overnight.

In a large, lightly oiled skillet or griddle, slowly brown both sides of the bread for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove to a clean cookie sheet and sprinkle lightly with nutmeg.

When all the slices are browned, place in a 425 degree F oven and bake for 20 minutes.

Arrange on a warm platter and sprinkle generously with powdered sugar and nutmeg.

Serve immediately with pure maple syrup.