Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Best Orange French Toast recipe that brings together the citrusy zing of orange with the comforting goodness of classic French toast. Perfect for a special breakfast or brunch treat!
Ingredients
Scale
Brioche Toast Bread:
- 8 slices brioche toast bread (cut into 1-inch thick slices)
Custard Mixture:
- 2 whole eggs
- 1 tsp. orange zest (approximately the zest of 1 small orange)
- 1 tsp. vanilla sugar (or vanilla extract)
- ¼ cup Florida’s Natural No Pulp Orange Juice
- ½ cup heavy cream
Others:
- 1 tbsp. Unsalted butter
- Maple syrup
- Fresh fruits
- Cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Custard Mixture: In a bowl, mix the eggs well with the heavy cream, vanilla sugar, orange juice, and orange zest.
- Cook French Toast: Place a nonstick griddle or skillet over medium heat, and melt 1 tbsp. of butter in the pan. Drench each piece of French toast into the custard mixture on both sides, until moist throughout but not soggy. Add directly into the hot skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown on the outside and fully cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from the pan and serve topped with some maple syrup and fresh fruit. Optionally, sprinkle a dash of cinnamon sugar on top for added flavor.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of Grand Marnier or orange liqueur to the custard mixture.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of bread like challah or French bread for varied textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: French toast, orange French toast, breakfast, brunch, citrusy flavors
