Name: Grand Marnier French Toast
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 3/4 cup half and half; 1/4 cup Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur or frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon grated orange peel; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 8 3/4-inch-thick French bread slices; 4 tablespoons(1/2 stick) butter; Powdered sugar; Warm maple syrup

Canadian bacon makes a great accompaniment.

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Yield
Serves 4

Ingredients

4 large eggs

3/4 cup half and half

1/4 cup Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur or frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon grated orange peel

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

8 3/4-inch-thick French bread slices

4 tablespoons(1/2 stick) butter

Powdered sugar

Warm maple syrup

Preparation

Step 1
Whisk first 6 ingredients to blend in medium bowl. Dip each bread slice into egg mixture and arrange in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Pour remaining egg mixture evenly over bread. Let stand until egg mixture is absorbed, at least 20 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
Step 2
Place baking sheet in oven and preheat to 350&F. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 bread slices to skillet and saut&until cooked through and brown, about 3 minutes per side. Place on baking sheet in oven to keep warm. Repeat cooking with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 4 bread slices. Transfer French toast to 4 plates. Sift powdered sugar over. Serve with maple syrup.

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