Orange French Toast

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Cabrera Estate in Malakoff, Texas in 1986.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 6 eggs beaten
 * 1 cup fresh orange juice
 * ¼ cup milk
 * ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
 * zest of 1 orange finely grated
 * ¼ teaspoon salt
 * 12 thick slices French bread
 * butter for frying

Directions

 * 1) Combine eggs, orange juice, milk, vanilla, orange zest and salt in a mixing bowl.
 * 2) Mix well.
 * 3) Dip bread in the egg mixture.
 * 4) Place in a container large enough to hold them in a single layer.
 * 5) Pour any remaining egg mixture over the bread and refrigerate covered overnight.
 * 6) Fry in butter in a skillet or griddle until golden brown on both sides.