Perfect French Toast
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- Juice of 1 medium orange (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cognac (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 6 slices bread, such as brioche, sliced 1-inch thick, preferably day-old
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Pure maple syrup (optional)
- Produce
- Lemon (about 1 tablespoon), Zest of (1)
- Orange (about 1/4 cup), Juice of medium (1)
- Cooking & Baking
- Cinnamon, ground (1/2 teaspoon)
- Maple syrup, Pure (1)
- Nutmeg (1 Pinch)
- Salt (1 Pinch)
- Sugar (1 tablespoon)
- Vanilla extract, pure (2 tablespoons)
- Vegetable oil (4 tablespoons)
- Bread & Baked Goods
- Bread (6 slices)
- Dairy
- Butter, unsalted (4 tablespoons)
- Milk (1 1/2 cups)
- Refrigerated
- Eggs, large (6)
- Beer, Wine & Liquor
- Cognac (2 tablespoons)
Preparation
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Published April 2, 2011 (1 year ago).
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