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Orange French Toast

A few years ago, at the age of 50, I decided to teach myself to cook. I made this French toast that my mother would serve with grilled ham and sweet warm maple syrup. I was so pleased with the results, I've been cooking ever since!
Orange French Toast
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  • Total Time
    Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
  • Makes
    2-4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 4 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 6 slices day-old bread

Directions

  • In a bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, sugar, orange peel, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Soak bread for 2 minutes per side. Cook on a greased hot griddle until golden brown on both sides and cooked through.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 179 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 450mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
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  • mfl
    Dec 19, 2009

    This was easy and delicious... I used panettone bread and it was delicious w/the orange flavor, and maple syrup.

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