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.